Antibody specificity to antigens arises from their variable regions, which form a unique antigen-binding site shaped by the antibody's specific tertiary structure.
Antibodies are specific to antigens because their variable regions form a unique antigen-binding site, determined by the antibody's specific tertiary structure.
| Front | Why are antibodies specific to antigens |
|---|---|
| Back | The antibody depends on the variable regions as this forms the antigen binding site, Each antibody has a unique tertiary structure that is unique to a specific antigen |
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