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ZoologyHuman Health and DiseasesAcquired ImmunityEasy2 minPYQ_2015
ZoologyEasysingle choice
Which of the following immunoglobulins does constitute the largest percentage in human milk?NEET 2015 (Phase 2)
Options:
Answer:
B
Solution:
IgG: Smallest antibody. Only antibody that move through placenta and provide passive immunity in foetus. It occurs in form of monomer.
IgA: Only antibody that move through colostrum and provide passive immunity in infants. It occurs in form of dimer.
IgM: Largest antibody. It occurs in form of pentamer. Hence, a single antibody can negate the effect of 10 antigens.
IgD: Very rare form of antibody. It occurs in form of monomer.
IgE: It is responsible for inducing allergic reactions and hypersensitivity
Stream:NEETSubject:ZoologyTopic:Human Health and DiseasesSubtopic:Acquired Immunity
⏱ 2mℹ️ Source: PYQ_2015
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