Antibodies - L9 Flashcards
1
Q
what are isotopes
A
Variants present in all healthy members of a species
2
Q
what are allotypes
A
Inherited variants of an antibody
3
Q
what are idiotypes
A
Antigenic determinant in variable region unique to one antibody
4
Q
what is avidity
A
Strength of binding between antibody and antigen
5
Q
what is epitope
A
Part of antigen recognised by receptor
6
Q
what is paratope
A
Part of antibody that binds to epitope
7
Q
what is an antibody
A
adaptor with a constant recognition site
8
Q
name two functions of antibodies
A
neutralisation of pathogens
activates complement
9
Q
Which antibody is a b cell receptor
A
IgM
10
Q
What is the sub epithelialdome
A
Area underneath peyers patch
Contains b and T cells
11
Q
Which antibody is a pentameter
A
IgM
12
Q
Which is an isotope of antibody
A
IgA
13
Q
Which has four constant heavy chains
A
IgG
