Which of the Following Is NOT True of Immunoglobulin Molecules

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT true of immunoglobulin molecules?

• A) They consist of four polypeptide chains held together by disulphide bridges.
• B) They have two identical heavy chains and two identical light chains.
• C) Antigenic determinants reside only in the variable region of the light chains.
• D) Proteolytic cleavage can generate fragments containing the antigen-binding site.
• E) Some are membrane bound.

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Definitions:

Consumer Surplus

The distinction between the price consumers are inclined to pay for a product or service and what they ultimately pay.

Surplus II

The condition where the quantity supplied of a good exceeds the quantity demanded, causing downward pressure on the market price.

Equilibrium Price

The cost at which the amount of products available for sale matches the volume of products consumers want to buy.

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity at which the supply and demand for a good or service are equal at a certain price level, leading to market equilibrium.