Figure 14-1 Typical Antibody Molecule and Typical Antigen
Use Figure 14-1 to identify the labeled part.
-What does label B represent?
A) disulfide bond
B) variable segment
C) light chain
D) heavy chain
E) constant segments of light and heavy chains

Question

Figure 14-1 Typical Antibody Molecule and Typical Antigen
Use Figure 14-1 to identify the labeled part.
-What does label B represent?
A) disulfide bond 
B) variable segment 
C) light chain 
D) heavy chain 
E) constant segments of light and heavy chains

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Label B represents the variable segment of the antibody molecule, which is responsible for binding to specific antigens.