Pentameric IgM Activates Complement Up to 20-Fold More Effectively Than

question 38

True/False

Pentameric IgM activates complement up to 20-fold more effectively than does the hexameric form of IgM.

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Definitions:

Organic Molecules

Compounds mainly containing carbon atoms, along with hydrogen, oxygen, and other elements, that are the basis of life.

Photosynthesis

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water, producing oxygen as a byproduct.

Calvin Cycle

A series of biochemical reactions taking place in the chloroplasts of photosynthetic organisms during the light-independent reactions of photosynthesis.

NADPH

A coenzyme involved in redox reactions, providing the reducing power necessary for the biosynthesis of molecules and oxidative stress protection.