An immunoglobin or the antibody has two heavy chains and two light chains. Where do we find the antigen binding site?

Variable region of heavy chain

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Variable region of light chain

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Constant region of light chain

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Variable region of both heavy and light chain

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The correct option is D Variable region of both heavy and light chain
The antigen binding site is formed where a heavy chain variable domain and a light chain variable domain come close together. These parts show the biggest differences among different antibodies.

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H_{2} L_{2}

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