Biology
Biology
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ISBN: 9780134813448
Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
Publisher: Pearson,
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Chapter 37, Problem 4RQ
Summary Introduction

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.

Summary Introduction

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.

Summary Introduction

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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