Question

A polyclonal response to an infection occurs because most antigens have multiple ________,

Answer 1

Answer:

Epitopes.

Explanation:

Polyclonal response may be defined as the immune response that ensures the recognition and killing of the antigen. A particular antibody is produced to kill the specific antigen.

Antigens contain epitope that binds with the paratope of antibody.. The polyclonal response is generated due to the presence of multiple epitopes of the antigen. Polyclonal response increases the chances of development of auto immune disease.

Thus, the answer is epitope.