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Indicate Which of the Following Statements Are True (T)or and Which

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Indicate which of the following statements are true (T)or and which are false (F)with reference to immunoglobulin structure.

Premises:
A flexible hinge region holds the heavy chain and light chain together.
λ and κ light chains have different functions.
The heavy-chain constant region is responsible for the effector function of immunoglobulins.
The antibody secreted by a plasma cell has a different specificity for antigen than the immunoglobulin expressed by its B-cell precursor.
The amino-terminal regions of heavy and light chains of different immunoglobulins all differ in amino acid sequence.
Responses:
False
True

Correct Answer:

A flexible hinge region holds the heavy chain and light chain together.
λ and κ light chains have different functions.
The heavy-chain constant region is responsible for the effector function of immunoglobulins.
The antibody secreted by a plasma cell has a different specificity for antigen than the immunoglobulin expressed by its B-cell precursor.
The amino-terminal regions of heavy and light chains of different immunoglobulins all differ in amino acid sequence.
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