Prescott's Microbiology
Prescott's Microbiology
11th Edition
ISBN: 9781260211887
Author: WILLEY, Sandman, Wood
Publisher: McGraw Hill
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Chapter 33.7, Problem 3CC
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Antibodies (immunoglobulins Igs) are Y-shaped glycoproteins and are produced by immune cells to protect the body from pathogens, like bacteria, viruses, and other harmful chemicals. Antibodies are considered as the major components of humoral immunity. Igs are classified into five types, namely IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, and IgM.

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