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Each antibody has a variable region at the top of the arms of the Y-Shaped structure of the antibody. These variable regions each have a different sequence of amino acids and therefore a different structure. This means that only specific antigens can bind to the binding sites - only those with a complementary shape. The antigen fits into the binding site by induced fit. Once the antigen has bound to the antibody it forms a highly specific antigen-antibody complex. Therefore the role of the variable region is to produce a specific binding site for each type of antigen.
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What is the Y shaped molecule produced by plasma cells?
The Y-shaped molecule produced by plasma cells is an antibody, also known as an immunoglobulin. Antibodies play a crucial role in the immune system by recognizing and binding to specific foreign substances, such as pathogens, to help eliminate them from the body.
What is antigen binding?
Antigen binding is a region on an antibody that binds to antigens. Antigen binding is composed of one constant and one variable domain of each of the heavy and the light chain, and these domains shape the antigen binding site at the amino terminal end of the monomer.
What is the role of a changed variable in an experiment?
Independent variable
What is the role of the HIV antibody counselor?
Asses the patient's wellbeing in handling a negative or positive response
What is the role of a HIV antibody counselor?
Asses the patient's wellbeing in handling a negative or positive response
Role of microbes as a source of macro-molecule?
microbes as a source of micro-molecule
What is the antibody-producing cell that plays an important role in protecting us from infection?
plasma cells, lymphocytes and monocytes
Which class of antibody accounts for the bulk of circulating antibody?
IgG antibodies account for the bulk of circulating antibodies in the blood. They are the most abundant class of antibodies and play a crucial role in providing long-term immunity.
What is the role of responding variable in a controlled experiment?
it is basically asking what the definition of responding variable is and the book says, The variable that changes because of the manipulated variable is the responding variable.
Explain the role of memory cells in the immune system?
Memory cells divide into plasma cells that produce the right antibody.
What is the largest antibody produced by the fetus?
The largest antibody produced by the fetus is Immunoglobulin M (IgM). It is the first antibody to be produced in response to an infection and plays a crucial role in the fetal immune response. IgM is typically produced by the fetus around the 20th week of gestation and is important for detecting and neutralizing pathogens. Unlike other antibody classes, IgM is pentameric in structure, allowing it to effectively bind to multiple antigens.
What role does the responding variable do in a controlled experiment?
changes result!
