Asked in UHS MDCAT 2013 2013Moderate

Which part of the antibody recognizes the antigen ?

Correct answer: C. Variable region

  • A. Heavy chain
  • B. Light chain
  • C. Variable region
  • D. Constant region

Explanation

The variable region binds specifically to antigens, giving antibodies their specificity.

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