Which of the following statements best describes a hapten?
Correct Answer: Penicillin is a hapten
Description: Haptens react with antibodies but they are not immunogenic. They do not activate T cells and cannot bind the major histocompatibility complex. Penicillin is a hapten and can cause severe life threatening allergic reaction.
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