Antibody Structure and Function

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Which class of immunoglobulins is the most common and longest-lasting in the blood?

  • Immunoglobulin A (IgA)
  • Immunoglobulin G (IgG) (correct)
  • Immunoglobulin M (IgM)
  • Immunoglobulin D (IgD)

Which antibody is a huge molecule composed of five monomers and is most efficient at complement activation?

  • Immunoglobulin A (IgA)
  • Immunoglobulin E (IgE)
  • Immunoglobulin G (IgG)
  • Immunoglobulin M (IgM) (correct)

Which antibody is the only one that crosses the placenta and provides protection to the fetus?

  • Immunoglobulin M (IgM)
  • Immunoglobulin E (IgE)
  • Immunoglobulin G (IgG) (correct)
  • Immunoglobulin A (IgA)

What do antibodies catalyze to kill bacteria, including hydrogen peroxide, ozone, and other potent oxidants?

<p>Production of hydrogen peroxide and ozone (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Through what process do numerous antibodies aggregate antigens together, hindering the activity of pathogenic organisms?

<p>Agglutination (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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