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Define Antigen and Antibody. Name any two diagnostic kits based upon them.

Antigen- Any foreign body which can stimulate antibody formation by immune system after entering the body


Antibody- it is the glycoprotein produced by the immune system foe defence purposes.


Two digonostic tests based upon antigen- antibody relationship are-


a. ELISA for AIDS


b. Pregnancy test


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