Detecting Pathogens (VCE SSCE Biology): Flashcards
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Antigen definition
Antigen definition
Molecule that may trigger an immune response
MHC Class I markers location
MHC Class I markers location
On all nucleated cells in the body
MHC Class II markers location
MHC Class II markers location
On specialized antigen-presenting immune cells
Type O blood antigens displayed
Type O blood antigens displayed
Neither A nor B antigens
Autoimmune disease definition
Autoimmune disease definition
Immune system attacks the body's own cells
Allergen definition
Allergen definition
Non-pathogenic antigen that triggers allergic reaction
Pathogen definition
Pathogen definition
Agent that causes disease
Examples of cellular pathogens
Examples of cellular pathogens
Bacteria, fungi, worms, protozoa
Bacterial reproduction method
Bacterial reproduction method
Binary fission (asexual)
Unique feature of prions
Unique feature of prions
Only infectious agent without nucleic acids