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The antigen binding site of an antibody is present at -

A
Between constant and variable region
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The constant region
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The C-terminal
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D
The variable region
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Solution

The correct option is D The variable region
Antibodies are made up of four polypeptide chains- two heavy and two light chains. Light and heavy chains are subdivided into variable and constant regions.
The variable portion is used for binding to antigen and a constant portion determines its adherence and diffusivity.

So, the correct answer is- variable portion.

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