PATHOLOGY MCQ
IMMUNE RESPONSE
Question
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What shape describes an antibody?
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Z shaped
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Y shaped
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W shaped
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T shaped
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -1. Antibodies are Y-shaped proteins made in great abundance by our immune system. While antibodies come in a few shapes and sizes, the most familiar of these are the Y-shaped proteins known as IgG antibodies (immunoglobulin G).
Detailed explanation-2: -An antibody, also known as an immunoglobulin, is a Y-shaped structure which consists of four polypeptides-two heavy chains and two light chains. This structure allows antibody molecules to carry out their dual functions: antigen binding and biological activity mediation.
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