Question

Generally, the whole protein molecule is necessary for immunogenicity.

(a) True

(b) False

This question was addressed to me in semester exam.

This question is from Immunological Preparations in chapter Immunological Preparations of Drug Biotechnology

Answer 1

The correct answer is (b) False

For explanation I would say: Generally, the whole protein molecule is not necessary for immunogenicity; the immunogenic property is usually confined to a small portion of the protein molecule. Thus, the whole of the organism is not needed to inject into the patient body. It may be harmful. Thus, it is better to have proteins to cause immunogenic action.