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Which part of the antibody recognizes the antigen during immune response?

Correct answer: B. Variable part

  • A. Heavy part
  • B. Variable part
  • C. Light part
  • D. Constant part

Explanation

The variable regions of an antibody are responsible for antigen recognition and binding. Antibodies are the soluble proteins produced in response to an antigen by the B-cells. They are Y-shaped molecules consisting of four polypeptide chains: two identical heavy chains and two identical light chains. The two ends or tips of the Y-shaped molecule of an antibody are the variable regions, which are the parts of the antibody that combines with the antigen. The variable regions of a particular antibody can only join with a particular antigen.

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