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Which Of The Following Statements Is Not True Of Antigens?

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They often have a molecular weight of less than 10,000. ARE true: They can include nonmicrobial molecules, such as pollen, egg white, and blood cell surface molecules. They are typically nonself molecules. They are often surface molecules on microbes. They are often proteins or polysaccharides. Reason: Most antigens have a molecular weight of 10,000 or higher. A foreign substance that has a low molecular weight is often not antigenic unless it is attached to a carrier molecule. These low molecular-weight compounds are called haptens.

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