Specific structure of antibodies: Flashcards
1
Q
What is the light chain?
A
= shorter polypeptide
2
Q
What is the constant region?
A
= part of the protein that will not change
= common across antibody structures
3
Q
What is the receptor binding site?
A
= where the receptor of the lymphocyte binds
4
Q
What is the antigen binding site?
A
= where antibody will bind to the antigen forming antigen antibody compelx
5
Q
What is the variable region?
A
= differ between different antibodies
= has a specific teritary/secondary structue
6
Q
What is the heavy chains?
A
= longer polypeptide cfound in antibodies
7
Q
How many polypeptide chains is it made from?
A
= 4
8
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