The ________ form the base of a typical antibody molecule.
A) variable segments of the heavy chains
B) constant segments of the light chains
C) variable segments of the light chains
D) constant segments of the heavy chains
E) constant and variable segments of the light and heavy chains

Question

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The constant segments of the heavy chains form the base of a typical antibody molecule, providing structural stability to the antibody. The variable segments of the heavy chains and the constant and variable segments of the light chains contribute to the antigen-binding specificity of the antibody.

The ________ Form the Base of a Typical Antibody Molecule