Antibodies

Question 1

4 adapter molecules that antibody makes

Answer 1

1. immune complex- complement
2. immune complex/pathogen
3. target cell/pathogen
4. antigen

Question 2

Purpose of secretory component of IgA

Answer 2

protection in mucous membranes

Question 3

Number of chains in IgM?

Answer 3

5

Question 4

heavy change components

Answer 4

mu and alpha

Question 5

light change componenets

Answer 5

kappa or lambda

Question 6

Ig that makes the best bind with complement

Answer 6

IgM

Question 7

This Ig is imbedded into the surface of B cells

Answer 7

IgD

Question 8

differences in the sequence of immunoglobins between individuals

Answer 8

allotypes

Question 9

Least common antibody in human serum

Answer 9

0.02 mg/dL

Question 10

2 or more beta pleated sheets arranged in opp. directions

Answer 10

immunoglobin domains

Question 11

This Ig has a secretory component for protection

Answer 11

IgA

Question 12

Major function of IgG

Answer 12

Toxin neutralization

Question 13

THis antibody isoptype fixes complement and aids in bacterial lysis

Answer 13

IgM

Question 14

possible number of antibodies we could make

Answer 14

10^14

Question 15

Enzymes responsible for cutting and pasting antibody and T cell receptors

Answer 15

RAG recombinases