LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

SIGNALLING IMMUNOLOGY CANCER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which antibody class would be the worst at activating complement or immune cells?
A
IgM
B
IgG
C
IgA
D
IgE
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In contrast to IgG molecules that contain one Fc domain, pentameric IgM has five different Fc domains on the same molecule, facilitating rapid complement activation when a single IgM molecule recognizes a pathogen.

Detailed explanation-2: -Immunoglobulin A (IgA) is the most abundant type of antibody in the body, comprising most of the immunoglobulin in secretions and a significant amount of circulating immunoglobulin. In secretions, it serves to protect the mucosal tissues from microbial invasion and maintain immune homeostasis with the microbiota.

Detailed explanation-3: -Due to the affinity maturation and class switching processes, IgG and IgA antibodies typically have substantially higher affinities than IgM antibodies [18, 19].

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