Which of the following best describes an antibody?

1. Protane the targets and blocks and molecules

2. A molecule that causes the body to react negatively to certain substances

3. A tiny invader, like a virus,

bacterium or parasite

4. A molecule that provides energy to the body

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Biology

Mohammad Fleming

13 August, 10:21

Which of the following best describes an antibody?

1. Protane the targets and blocks and molecules

2. A molecule that causes the body to react negatively to certain substances

3. A tiny invader, like a virus,

bacterium or parasite

4. A molecule that provides energy to the body

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Spike · Answer 1

B. A molecule that causes the body to react negativly to certain substances.

Explanation:

Antibody (Ab) also known as immunoglobulin (Ig) is a large Y shaped protein produced by plasma cells. They are used by the body's immune system to neutralize pathogens like harmful bacteria and viruses.

They are secreted by the B cells of the adaptive immune system mostly by differentiated B cells called plasma cells. They are glycoproteins.

Which of the following best describes an antibody?1. Protane the targets and blocks and molecules2. A molecule that causes the body to react negatively to certain substances3. A tiny invader, like a virus,bacterium or parasite4. A molecule that provides energy to the body

Which of the following best describes an antibody?

1. Protane the targets and blocks and molecules

2. A molecule that causes the body to react negatively to certain substances

3. A tiny invader, like a virus,

bacterium or parasite

4. A molecule that provides energy to the body