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What defines different Ig classes within a species?
What defines different Ig classes within a species?
Which Immunoglobulin class has a molecular weight (MW) of 950,000 and is effective at agglutination?
Which Immunoglobulin class has a molecular weight (MW) of 950,000 and is effective at agglutination?
Can different isotypes have the same idiotype?
Can different isotypes have the same idiotype?
Why were Allotypes important in forensic medicine?
Why were Allotypes important in forensic medicine?
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Which Immunoglobulin class can cross the placenta from mother to fetus?
Which Immunoglobulin class can cross the placenta from mother to fetus?
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What part of the Syncytiotrophoblast is responsible for the transport of IgG across the placenta?
What part of the Syncytiotrophoblast is responsible for the transport of IgG across the placenta?
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Which type of Immunoglobulin is mainly found in the serum and tissues?
Which type of Immunoglobulin is mainly found in the serum and tissues?
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Which Immunoglobulin is the largest in size and the first to be produced during an immune response?
Which Immunoglobulin is the largest in size and the first to be produced during an immune response?
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Which Immunoglobulin class is primarily involved in mucosal immunity and present in secretions like tears and saliva?
Which Immunoglobulin class is primarily involved in mucosal immunity and present in secretions like tears and saliva?
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Which Immunoglobulin class is associated with allergic reactions and defense against parasitic infections?
Which Immunoglobulin class is associated with allergic reactions and defense against parasitic infections?
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Which term refers to the distinct antigenic determinants found on the variable regions of antibodies?
Which term refers to the distinct antigenic determinants found on the variable regions of antibodies?
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Where is most of the specificity for antigen binding found?
Where is most of the specificity for antigen binding found?
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How many subclasses of IgG exist?
How many subclasses of IgG exist?
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Which type of Immunoglobulin is responsible for allergic reactions?
Which type of Immunoglobulin is responsible for allergic reactions?
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What term describes variations between individuals of the same species in the C-region of an Ig isotype?
What term describes variations between individuals of the same species in the C-region of an Ig isotype?
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Which term describes the unique antigen binding region of an antibody formed by the L- and H-chain V-regions?
Which term describes the unique antigen binding region of an antibody formed by the L- and H-chain V-regions?
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How do most IgG C-region amino acid sequences differ among individuals within a species?
How do most IgG C-region amino acid sequences differ among individuals within a species?
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