Which Is Incorrect About the Fc Region of an Immunoglobulin

question 80

Multiple Choice

Which is incorrect about the Fc region of an immunoglobulin?

• A)is called the crystallizable fragment
• B)forms the antigen binding sites
• C)contains an effector molecule that can bind to cells such as macrophages and mast cells
• D)contains an effector molecule that can fix complement
• E)determines the class to which the immunoglobulin belongs

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