5 Questions
Which class of immunoglobulins is the most common and longest-lasting in the blood?
Immunoglobulin G (IgG)
Which antibody is a huge molecule composed of five monomers and is most efficient at complement activation?
Immunoglobulin M (IgM)
Which antibody is the only one that crosses the placenta and provides protection to the fetus?
Immunoglobulin G (IgG)
What do antibodies catalyze to kill bacteria, including hydrogen peroxide, ozone, and other potent oxidants?
Production of hydrogen peroxide and ozone
Through what process do numerous antibodies aggregate antigens together, hindering the activity of pathogenic organisms?
Agglutination
Learn about the structure and function of antibodies, including the variable regions, Fabs, Fc portion, and how they are linked by disulfide bonds. Understand how antibodies neutralize antigens and bind to various cells and molecules of the immune system.
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