Question
Describe the polypeptide chains seen in the structure of an antibody.
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Answer
- There are four polypeptide chains which make the antibody.
- There are two heavy or H-chains and two light or L-chains.
- Each chain has two distinct regions, the variable region and the constant region.
- Variable regions carry the antigen binding site or paratope.
- This part of antibody recognizes and bindsto the specific antigen to form an antigen- antibody complex.
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