The (Constant/ Hinge/variable) Regions from the Light and Heavy Chains

question 69

Short Answer

The (constant/ hinge/variable) regions from the light and heavy chains of an antibody combine to form antigen-binding sites.

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Definitions:

Beta Oxidation

A metabolic process in which fatty acid molecules are broken down in the mitochondria to generate acetyl-CoA, which enters the citric acid cycle, and NADH and FADH2, which are used in the electron transport chain.

Glucose

A straightforward sugar molecule that is critical for energy provision in living creatures and is incorporated into numerous carb compounds.

Thermic Effect

The increase in metabolic rate after eating, due to the energy required for digestion, absorption, and distribution of nutrients.

Food

Nutritious substances that organisms eat or absorb in order to maintain life and growth.