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LCritchfi

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Which statement indicates a correct understanding of antibodies? The most abundant class of antibody in the serum is:
 
  a. IgG.
  b. IgM.
  c. IgA.
  d. IgE.

Question 2

The predominant antibody of a typical primary immune response is:
 
  a. IgG.
  b. IgM.
  c. IgA.
  d. IgE.


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Reply #1 on: Jun 25, 2018
Answer to Question 1

ANS: A
IgG is the most abundant class of immunoglobulins, constituting 8085 of the immunoglobu-lins in the blood.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: B
IgM is the largest immunoglobulin and is the first antibody produced during the initial, or prima-ry, response to antigen.


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Reply 2 on: Jun 25, 2018
:D TYSM

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Great answer, keep it coming :)

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