Antibody and Immunoglobulin Quiz
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What are the two terms used interchangeably to represent the physiological and functional properties of the same molecule?

Antibody and Immunoglobulin

How much does immunoglobulin constitute of total serum proteins?

20-25 per cent

How many classes (or isotypes) of immunoglobulins are there?

Five: IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD, and IgE

What is the structure of an antibody molecule?

<p>A 'Y-shaped' heterodimer composed of four polypeptide chains: two identical light (L) chains and two identical heavy (H) chains</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are the five classes of H chains and two classes of light chains designated?

<p>The five classes of H chains are designated by the Greek letters γ, α, μ, δ, and ε and the two classes of light chains are designated as κ and λ</p> Signup and view all the answers

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