is the primary antibody or immunoglobulin in an allergic rection.

IgE

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IgA

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IgD

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IgM

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Solution

The correct option is A IgE
Allergy is an abnormal reaction of the body's immune system to a foreign substance. It is an exaggerated reaction of the body to certain external agents to which the body responds by showing symptoms like inflammation, itching etc.
Examples: Food allergy, Asthma, redness, swelling.

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