Differentiate the term paratope and epitope

Briefly differentiate the term paratope and epitope.

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Paratope: The portion of antibody molecule that makes contact with the antigen is known as the paratope.

Epitope: The portion of antigen molecule which makes contact with the paratope is termed as the epitope.

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