Q. How many variable segments are present in the basic structure of antibody molecules?
A) One
B) Two
C) Three
D) Four
Explanation
An antibody molecule has four peptide chains, two small called light chains and two longer, called heavy chains. Hence, an antibody is represented as${\ H}_{2}C_{2}.$
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