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No, antibodies are proteins. They are Y -shaped protein molecules produced by B cells as a primary immune defense against foreign bodies called antigens.

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When a carbohydrate is attached to a phospholipid what is the structure called?

When a carbohydrate is attached to a phospholipid, the structure is called a glycolipid. Glycolipids are important components of cell membranes and play a role in cell recognition and signaling. They consist of a glycerol backbone, fatty acid tails, and one or more carbohydrate groups, which can vary in composition and structure.


Which biomolecules are Y shaped?

Antibodies are biomolecules that have a Y-shaped structure. This Y shape allows antibodies to bind to specific antigens, recognizing and neutralizing them as part of the immune response.


How does the structure of antibodies relate to its function?

The structure of antibodies, or immunoglobulins, is characterized by a Y-shaped formation composed of four polypeptide chains: two heavy chains and two light chains. This structure allows for the specific binding of antigens at the variable regions located at the tips of the Y, enabling the immune system to target diverse pathogens. The constant regions of antibodies facilitate interactions with other immune components, aiding in processes like opsonization and complement activation. Thus, the unique structure of antibodies is directly linked to their ability to recognize and neutralize a wide range of foreign substances.


What is the structure of a carbohydrate molecule?

The structure of a carbohydrate is lipids and proteinnuuu ur wrong lipids and proteins are other types of organic molecules...carbs are made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, in the ratio of 1:2:1.The basic structure of a carbohydrate is of the equation CH2O being repeated into rings. These carbohydrate rings quantitatively label what sort of carbohydrate is present. Example monosaccarides, disaccarides, oligosaccarides, and polysaccharides.


What is the monomer or subunit of carbohydrate structure?

The monomer or subunit of carbohydrate structure is a monosaccharide, which is a simple sugar molecule such as glucose, fructose, or galactose. These monosaccharides can combine to form larger carbohydrates like disaccharides (e.g., sucrose) and polysaccharides (e.g., starch).

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What carbohydrate structure do foods have that makes them so efficient at treating insulin shock?

Foods that have a simple carbohydrate structure make them efficient at treating insulin shock. Other structures include structural carbohydrate, and excess carbohydrate.


What is the simplest type of carbohydrate?

glucose the structure is monosaccarides


Does cellulose provide carbohydrate?

Cellulose is itself a carbohydrate, and provides structure in cell walls.


A carbohydrate that forms the structure of a plant is?

Cellulose


Which is a specialized carbohydrate used for the structure of shrimp?

Chitin


What structure allows T cells to locate and destroy?

Antibodies


When a carbohydrate is attached to a phospholipid what is the structure called?

When a carbohydrate is attached to a phospholipid, the structure is called a glycolipid. Glycolipids are important components of cell membranes and play a role in cell recognition and signaling. They consist of a glycerol backbone, fatty acid tails, and one or more carbohydrate groups, which can vary in composition and structure.


Complex carbohydrate that gives plants their hardness and structure?

Fiber


Antibodies can stick to?

Antibodies stick to any viruses or infections. They don't attack, but they are like homing devices. They track the diseases so white blood cells (the attackers) know where the diseases are.


Which nutrient makes up antibodies?

Antibodies aren't made up of nutrients exactly, but are made of protein (different in structure from the protein you eat).


Which biomolecules are Y shaped?

Antibodies are biomolecules that have a Y-shaped structure. This Y shape allows antibodies to bind to specific antigens, recognizing and neutralizing them as part of the immune response.


What kind of biomolecule is antibodies?

Antibodies are large proteins and are often associated with carbohydrates. Carbohydrates seem to maintain the stability of the protein structure of antibodies