Antibody Flashcards
1
Q
What are the features of an antibody? -(6 points)
A
- hinge protein
- light (short) chain
- heavy (long) chain
- disulfide bond
- variable region
- constant region
2
Q
What type of bond holds the chains together?
A
Disulfide
3
Q
Where on an antibody does an antigen attach to?
A
Variable region
4
Q
What type of structure is an antibody?
A
Tertiary
5
Q
What is the antigen-antibody complex?
A
The specific binding site for the antigen and antibody at the variable region
6
Q
What is the antibody’s function?
A
To prepare an antigen for destruction
