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Antigen Antibody Chains Bind Specific Identical Polypeptide 4.1.1(h

Antibodies, which are Y-shaped glycoproteins, bind to specific antigens on pathogens or toxins to neutralize them. Composed of polypeptide chains, they form antigen-antibody complexes and have a hinge region providing flexibility to bind multiple antigens.

Los anticuerpos, que son glicoproteínas en forma de Y, se unen a antígenos específicos en patógenos o toxinas para neutralizarlos. Compuestos por cadenas de polipéptidos, forman complejos antígeno-anticuerpo y poseen una región bisagra que proporciona flexibilidad para unirse a múltiples antígenos.

Front Antibodies 4.1.1(h)
Back Antibodies (Y shaped glycoproteins called immunoglobulins) bind to specific antigen on pathogen or toxin that has triggered immune response, specific antibody for each antigen, made up of 2 identical long polypeptide chains (heavy chains) and 2 shorter identical chains (light chains), chains held by disulfide bridges (also polypeptide chains), antibody binds to antigen via lock and key, forming antigen - antibody complex, hinge region provides flexibility so it can bind 2 seperate antigens, one at each site

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