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To explain: The types of compounds in the bacterial cells that could serve as antigens.
Introduction: Any toxic or foreign substances that induce the immune system of the body and synthesize specific antibodies are referred to as antigens. It stimulates the immune response by activating the lymphocytes to produce antibodies or to directly attack the antigen.
Explanation of Solution
The molecular structure of the bacterial cell is defined by their macromolecules. Certain types of compounds in the bacterial cell could serve as antigens and these include macromolecules such as phospholipids, proteins,
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