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Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
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Chapter 37, Problem 4FIB
Summary Introduction
Introduction:
The activated B cells divide rapidly and differentiate into plasma cells. Plasma cells are responsible for the production of antibodies. Antibodies are a globular protein that contains plasma proteins and gamma globin fraction.
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An antibody consists of four protein chains, two______chains and two_______ chains. Each is composed of a(n)_______ region and a(n)______region. The_______ regions form the binding site for antigens.
Which portion of an antibody provides antigen binding sites?
A.Heavy chain
B.Constant portion
C.Light chain
D.Variable portion
Which of the following are elements of the structure of antibodies? Select all that apply.
The antigen-binding sites of each antibody can bind to multiple antigen types.
Four polypeptide chains are joined in a Y-shaped configuration.
Each antibody has three binding sites for antigens.
The antigen-binding sites are unique to each antibody.
Chapter 37 Solutions
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Ch. 37.1 - compare and contrast the terms microbe and...Ch. 37.1 - Prob. 2CYLCh. 37.2 - Prob. 1TCCh. 37.2 - If phagocytes kill most species of bacteria that...Ch. 37.2 - describe the external barriers to Infection,...Ch. 37.2 - Prob. 2CYLCh. 37.3 - Prob. 1CYLCh. 37.3 - Prob. 2CYLCh. 37.4 - Prob. 1TCCh. 37.4 - Prob. 1CYL
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