Question

A substance that can elicit an immune response from a lymphocyte is called a(n) ______.

Answer 1

Lymphocyte is one of body immune cells that works by fighting bacteria. To distinguish foreign material to body material, lymphocyte can detect a series of protein called antigen. Most antigen is represented by macrophages. In response to the antigen, lymphocyte might produce an antibody which will bind to the antigen.

Answer: Antigen