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Antibodies are macromolecules belonging to the ............... group of biomolecules.

A
Fats
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B
Protein
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Carbohydrate
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Nucleic acid
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Solution

The correct option is B Protein
An antibody or immunoglobulin is a large, Y-shaped protein produced by plasma cells that are used by the immune system to identify and neutralise pathogens such as bacteria and viruses. these attach to the antigen binding site of an antigen which is known as an epitope.
Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

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