PEPTIDE CHAIN COMPOSITION Flashcards
1
Q
(400 AA) with 2 identical H chains immunoglobulin class or isotope determined by H chain?
A
heavy chain
2
Q
(200 AA) with 2 identical L chains: Kappa or Lambda type of L chain
A
light chain
3
Q
same AA sequence in all H and L chains of same isotype
A
constant region
4
Q
found on H and L chains with significant variation in AA sequence in this region on H and L
A
variable regions
5
Q
intra and inter chain
A
disulfide linkage
6
Q
flexible/enhances affinity
A
hinge region