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What is the function of an antibody in the immune system?
Identify and neutralize foreign objects
What is the specific part of an antibody that binds to an antigen?
Paratope
How does an antibody tag a microbe or an infected cell for attack by the immune system?
By binding to the antigen on the microbe or infected cell
What allows the immune system to recognize millions of different antigens?
The wide variety of antigen-binding sites on antibodies
In mammals, where do antibodies occur in a few var?
Various bodily fluids and tissues
Test your knowledge of antibodies and their role in the immune system with this interactive quiz. Explore the structure of antibodies, their function in identifying and neutralizing pathogens, and the relationship between antigens and epitopes.
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