12 Questions
Which subclass of IgG has the poorest ability to cross the placenta?
IgG2
Which IgG subclass has the highest complement fixing ability?
IgG3
In what form is IgM present in secretions and body fluids?
Pentameric
Which immunoglobulin has the highest molecular weight among all Igs?
IgM
Which immunoglobulin has the highest carbohydrate content?
IgD
What is the usual form of IgA?
Monomer, dimer
Which immunoglobulin has the highest serum level in mg/mL?
IgG
Intravascular distribution is highest for which immunoglobulin?
IgM
What type of antibodies are produced when a single clone of B cell is stimulated by a single epitope of an antigen?
Monoclonal antibodies
What is the source of immortal cells used in the hybridoma technique for producing monoclonal antibodies?
Myeloma cells
Who developed the hybridoma technique for producing monoclonal antibodies, for which they were awarded the Nobel Prize in 1984?
Georges Kohler and Cesar Milstein
What do hybridomas produce as a result of the hybridoma technique for producing monoclonal antibodies?
Only one type of antibody (monoclonal antibody)
Explore the functions and subclasses of IgG antibodies in this quiz. Test your knowledge on their complement-fixing abilities, phagocytosis aid, and their ability to cross the placenta to provide immunity to the fetus and newborn.
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