IgG antibodies have a half-life of approximately_______________?
Correct answer: D. 1 Month
- A. 1 hour
- B. 1 day
- C. 1 week
- D. 1 Month
Explanation
IgG has an average half-life of about 21 to 23 days, which is approximately one month among the given choices. This is the longest persistence of the major immunoglobulin classes in circulation.
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