Microbiology: An Introduction
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Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 17, Problem 8R
Summary Introduction
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The antibodies that are made from different genes of a human system.
Introduction:
The main function of immune system is to protect against the invasion of foreign substances or infectious materials. The human immune mechanisms produce one antibody for exposing to every specific antigen. These pre-antibodies for every specific antigens is produced by the B cells.
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Microbiology: An Introduction
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Ch. 17 - Prob. 1MCQCh. 17 - The type of protection provided by the injection...Ch. 17 - Prob. 3MCQCh. 17 - Prob. 4MCQCh. 17 - Prob. 5MCQCh. 17 - Prob. 6MCQCh. 17 - Prob. 7MCQCh. 17 - Prob. 8MCQCh. 17 - Prob. 9MCQCh. 17 - Prob. 10MCQCh. 17 - Prob. 1ACh. 17 - Why is dietary protein deficiency associated with...Ch. 17 - A positive tuberculin skin test shows cellular...Ch. 17 - On her vacation to Australia, Janet was bitten by...Ch. 17 - Prob. 1CAECh. 17 - Prob. 2CAECh. 17 - A patient with chronic diarrhea was found to lack...Ch. 17 - Newborns (under 1 year) who contract dengue have a...
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