Chapter 21, Problem 20A

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The antibodies must be explained along with one example.

Concept Introduction:

Antibodies are proteins which prevent our body from illness.

Answer to Problem 20A

Antibodies are immunoglobulins which are produced in our body naturally when any toxin or foreign particles like microorganism enters in our body.

One example of an important antibody is Immunoglobulins G or IgG.

Explanation of Solution

Antibodies are protein by nature. These are glycoproteins. These prevent our body from infection. If any bacteria, virus or any other microorganism enters in our body then a protein is produced in our body against the foreign particle. This glycoprotein is an antibody.

Many antibodies are produced in our body to develop immunity.

One important example is IgG.