All of the Following Are Characteristic of Secretory IgA EXCEPT

question 1

Multiple Choice

All of the following are characteristic of secretory IgA EXCEPT:

• A) It is found on mucosal surfaces.
• B) It has a secretory component made in epithelial cells.
• C) It occurs as a monomer.
• D) It defends against pathogens in the respiratory tract.

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Definitions:

ER Lumen

The inner compartment of the endoplasmic reticulum, a crucial organelle in eukaryotic cells, involved in protein synthesis and maturation.

Hydrolytic Destruction

A chemical process in which water is used to break down compounds, often leading to the breakdown or degradation of materials.

Cell Necrosis

A form of cell injury leading to the premature death of cells in living tissue by autolysis.

Glycoprotein

A protein with covalently attached carbohydrates