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Stack #97023
Microbiology notes Antibody classes
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| The protoype with respect to chemical structure of Antibody molecule | IgG, four distinct chains- 2 heavy and 2 light |
| Class IgM has how many binding sites | IgM has 10 binding sites because it has 5 Y 's |
| This Ab Class is the first to respond and does NOT cross the placental barrier | IgM |
| This class is called the "secretory Antibody" and exists as a dimer | IgA |
| This strip of protein acts as a shield; it wraps around the whole molecule so is not eaten up by enzymes | J chain |
| This class is important in the production of other types of antibodies | IgD |
| This class of antibody is important in the inflammatory response, allergic reactions | IgE |
| During the first exposure to an antigen, the first antibody response is by what class followed by | IgM, the IgG |
| The subsequent exposures are responded to by which class? | IgG |