Antibodies and Immunoglobulins
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What is the shape of an antibody molecule?

  • Linear
  • Y-shaped (correct)
  • Helical
  • Circular

What determines the specificity of an antibody?

  • The light chains
  • The heavy chains
  • The variable region (correct)
  • The constant region

How many major classes of antibodies are there?

  • 6
  • 4
  • 3
  • 5 (correct)

What is the function of the constant region of an antibody?

<p>Determines the mechanism of antigen destruction (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many polypeptide chains make up an antibody molecule?

<p>4 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Antibody Structure

  • Antibodies are proteins called immunoglobulins, consisting of four polypeptides: two heavy chains and two light chains, forming a "Y" shaped molecule.

Antibody Specificity

  • The amino acid sequence at the tips of the "Y" shape (110-130 amino acids) varies among different antibodies, giving each antibody its specificity.

Antibody Function

  • The constant region of an antibody determines the mechanism used to destroy antigens.

Antibody Classification

  • Antibodies are divided into 5 major classes: IgM, IgG, IgA, IgD, and IgE, based on their constant region structure and immune function.

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Learn about the structure and function of antibodies, also known as immunoglobulins, including their composition, variability, and classification into different classes.

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