BIOMOLECULES AND ENZYMES

BIOLOGY

PROTEINS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Another name for an immunoglobulin is
A
Antigen
B
Macrophage
C
Antibody
D
Pathogen
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Immunoglobulins, also known as antibodies, are glycoprotein molecules produced by plasma cells (white blood cells).

Detailed explanation-2: -Antibodies are proteins that protect you when an unwanted substance enters your body. Produced by your immune system, antibodies bind to these unwanted substances in order to eliminate them from your system. Another word for antibody is immunoglobulin.

Detailed explanation-3: -5 types of antibodies, each with a different function There are 5 types of heavy chain constant regions in antibodies (immunoglobulin) and according to these types, they are classified into IgG, IgM, IgA, IgD, and IgE. They are distributed and function differently in the body.

Detailed explanation-4: -Ø They also found that this globulin fraction of the plasma also possesses the antibody activity. Ø Since the majority of the antibody types are found in this globulin fraction, the antibodies are also called as Immunoglobulins.

Detailed explanation-5: -Immunoglobulins are also called antibodies. Antibodies are proteins that your immune system makes to fight germs, such as viruses and bacteria. When you’re exposed to germs, your body makes unique antibodies that are specifically designed to destroy only those germs.

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