Which of the following immunoglobulins does constitute the largest percentage in human milk?
- IgM
- IgA
- IgG
- IgD
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
Asked in: NEET 2015 (Phase 2)
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