What Is the Role of Variable Regions in an Antibody

question 64

Multiple Choice

What is the role of variable regions in an antibody molecule?

• A) costimulating of other secreted antibodies
• B) processing and presenting antigens
• C) determining the type of antigen-antibody reaction
• D) facilitating flexibility of the midregion of the two heavy chains
• E) recognizing and binding to specific antigens

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