Class Switching Flashcards
1
Q
Occurs in?
A
Activated B cells;
Presence of antigen
2
Q
is?
A
Individual B cell switching to synthesis diff class of antibody;
3
Q
Induced by?
A
Small molecules released from T helper cells during B cells activation
4
Q
First and subsequent exposure?
A
First: lgM
Second: lg G A E D
5
Q
Occurs at?
A
lg constant heavy chain gene locus;
VH remains unchanged
6
Q
Allows for?
A
Expression of antibodies having same antigen specificity;
Diff fn due to different type of Ch
