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There are two main functions of antibodies-neutralization and a. selection b. di

ID: 208822 • Letter: T

Question

There are two main functions of antibodies-neutralization and a. selection b. differentiationd. helper 1. c. opsonization 2. Match the Ab isotype with its characteristic a. found in breast milk, most abundant Ab in body b. important in response to allergy and parasites c. first Ab produced, binds poorly to Ag d. exact function unknown e. most abundant Ab in blood and lymph , IgM o IgG IgA IgE Another name for the B cell receptor is a. Helper b. Immunoglobulin 3. c. Fab d. Lambda 4. In which region of an immunoglobulin is the antigen-binding site. c. variable d. Fc a. constant b. heavy 5. a. Name the 5 isotypes (classes) of immunoglobulin. b. The isotypes differ in their chain constant regions.

Explanation / Answer

1. The two main functions of antibodies are selection and neutralisation. Antibodies are immunoglobulins produced by B cells to select and neutralise foreign pathogens. Hence, the correct option is a. Selection