Pearson eText Microbiology: An Introduction -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
13th Edition
ISBN: 9780135789377
Author: Gerard Tortora, Berdell Funke
Publisher: PEARSON+
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Chapter 17, Problem 5MCQ
Summary Introduction
Introduction:
Antibodies are globular protein, which is secreted by immunoglobulin molecules. Immunoglobulins are produced by plasma cells, which contains the antigen binding site that allows the antigen to bind. It is found in blood, tissues and other body fluids to make the immune system. Antibodies are Y shaped molecules that contain two light chains and two heavy chains that interlinked by disulfide bridges. The immunoglobulins are classified into five classes such as IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD and IgE, based on their role in the immune system against the antigenic exposure.
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Pearson eText Microbiology: An Introduction -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
Ch. 17 - Contrast the terms in the following pairs: a....Ch. 17 - What does MHC stand for? What is the function of...Ch. 17 - Why is dietary protein deficiency associated with...Ch. 17 - Prob. 4RCh. 17 - Prob. 5RCh. 17 - DRAW IT a. In the graph below, at time A the host...Ch. 17 - How would each of the following prevent infection?...Ch. 17 - Prob. 8RCh. 17 - Explain why a person who recovers from a disease...Ch. 17 - Prob. 10R
Ch. 17 - Prob. 1MCQCh. 17 - The type of protection provided by the injection...Ch. 17 - Prob. 3MCQCh. 17 - Prob. 4MCQCh. 17 - Prob. 5MCQCh. 17 - Prob. 6MCQCh. 17 - Prob. 7MCQCh. 17 - Prob. 8MCQCh. 17 - Prob. 9MCQCh. 17 - Prob. 10MCQCh. 17 - Prob. 1ACh. 17 - Why is dietary protein deficiency associated with...Ch. 17 - A positive tuberculin skin test shows cellular...Ch. 17 - On her vacation to Australia, Janet was bitten by...Ch. 17 - Prob. 1CAECh. 17 - Prob. 2CAECh. 17 - A patient with chronic diarrhea was found to lack...Ch. 17 - Newborns (under 1 year) who contract dengue have a...
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