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BiologyHuman Health and DiseasesAcquired ImmunityEasy2 minPYQ_2026
BiologyEasysingle choice
Paratope of immunoglobulins is __________
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Answer:
A
Solution:
The paratope is the part of an antibody (immunoglobulin) which recognizes and binds to an antigen. It is also known as the antigen-binding site.
The epitope, on the other hand, is the part of an antigen that is recognized by the immune system (specifically by antibodies, B cells, or T cells) and is known as the antigenic determinant.
Therefore, the paratope of immunoglobulins is the antigen binding site.
Answer: antigen binding site
Stream:MHT_CET_MEDICALSubject:BiologyTopic:Human Health and DiseasesSubtopic:Acquired Immunity
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