To draw:
The structure of an antibody.
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.
To determine:
The part of the antibody that binds to the antigens.
Introduction:
The structure of an antibody molecule is similar to Y shaped structure. An antibody is comprised of two identical light chains, two identical heavy chains.
To explain:
Why each antibody binds only to one or a few specific antigens.
Introduction:
An antibody is comprised of two identical light chains, two identical heavy chains. The end of each arm of heavy and light chain consists of variable region which provides a site for antigen binding.
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