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Acquired immunity – generation of immune response. In order for an immune response to be activated, an object must first be recognised as foreign. An immunogen is any molecule that stimulates an immune response. In general, proteins are the best immunogens, followed by carbohydrates and then nucleic acids. Lipids are very poor. An antigen is any molecule that is capable of generating an antibody response (antigen = antibody generating). Acquired immunity – generation of immune response. Upon an initial infection, it takes about 4-7 days to generate an immune response. After seven day