Immunology Flashcards
1
Q
What is the first Ab class made
A
IgM
2
Q
What Ab class can form a pentamer and how many antigen binding sites would be available in a pentamer
A
IgM
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3
Q
Which region of some Abs allows pentamer formation
A
J chain
4
Q
Why is it beneficial for IgM to form a pentamer
A
increases avidity for antigen before affinity maturation occurs (IgM is the first class made)
