5.5- Antibodies Flashcards
1
Q
What type of biological molecule are antibodies made up from?
A
Proteins
2
Q
How many polypeptide chains are antibodies made up from?
A
4 chains- 2 light chains, 2 heavy chains
3
Q
What part of the antibody is the same for all of them?
A
The constant region (The bottom half)
4
Q
What forms when an antigen fits within the antibody binding site?
A
Antigen- antibody complex
