1
Question
How many classes of immunoglobulin are present in humans?
How many classes of immunoglobulin are present in humans?
Open in App
Solution
The correct option is C 5
- An antibody (Ab), also known as an immunoglobulin (Ig), is a large, Y-shaped protein produced mainly by plasma cells that are used by the immune system to neutralize pathogens such as pathogenic bacteria and viruses.
- The antibody recognizes a unique molecule of the pathogen, called an antigen, via the fragment antigen-binding (Fab) variable region.
- Antibodies can come in different varieties known as isotypes or classes. In placental mammals, there are five antibody isotypes or classes known as IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, and IgM.
- Hence, they are five classes of immunoglobulin that are present in humans.
- So, the correct answer is '5'.
- An antibody (Ab), also known as an immunoglobulin (Ig), is a large, Y-shaped protein produced mainly by plasma cells that are used by the immune system to neutralize pathogens such as pathogenic bacteria and viruses.
- The antibody recognizes a unique molecule of the pathogen, called an antigen, via the fragment antigen-binding (Fab) variable region.
- Antibodies can come in different varieties known as isotypes or classes. In placental mammals, there are five antibody isotypes or classes known as IgA, IgD, IgE, IgG, and IgM.
- Hence, they are five classes of immunoglobulin that are present in humans.
- So, the correct answer is '5'.
Suggest Corrections
0
Similar questions
View More
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
Explore more
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
