Antibody Qs 1-7 Flashcards

1
Q

An antibody Fab contains:

A

Complementary determining regions, H and L chain variable regions, one antigen binding region, one H-L interchain disulphide bond.

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2
Q

Myeloma proteins are:

A

Homogenous antibody molecules secreted by plasma cell tumours.

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3
Q

The regions of the antibody molecule which contribute most to the affinity of the antibody for antigen are the:

A

CDR

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4
Q

Antibody Fc fragments contain:

A

complement-binding sites

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5
Q

The immunoglobulin isotype is determined by the:

A

H chain constant region

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6
Q

Which statement about antigen epitopes is FALSE:

A

B cells bind only processed antigen epitopes.

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7
Q

An example of an antigen epitope from an infectious organism would be:

A

A peptide on the surface of a virus capsid protein.

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