Antibodies - L9 Flashcards

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1
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what are isotopes

A

Variants present in all healthy members of a species

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2
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what are allotypes

A

Inherited variants of an antibody

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3
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what are idiotypes

A

Antigenic determinant in variable region unique to one antibody

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4
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what is avidity

A

Strength of binding between antibody and antigen

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5
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what is epitope

A

Part of antigen recognised by receptor

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6
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what is paratope

A

Part of antibody that binds to epitope

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7
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what is an antibody

A

adaptor with a constant recognition site

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8
Q

name two functions of antibodies

A

neutralisation of pathogens

activates complement

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9
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Which antibody is a b cell receptor

A

IgM

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10
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What is the sub epithelialdome

A

Area underneath peyers patch

Contains b and T cells

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11
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Which antibody is a pentameter

A

IgM

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12
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Which is an isotope of antibody

A

IgA

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13
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Which has four constant heavy chains

A

IgG

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