Which of the following statements concerning the chemical structure of an antibody is FALSE?
A) Antibodies have two short peptide chains known as light chains.
B) Antibodies are formed of four polypeptide chains.
C) The stem and arm are connected by a hinge.
D) The heavy and light chains are connected by hydrogen bonds.
E) Antibodies have two long peptide chains known as heavy chains.

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The heavy and light chains in antibodies are connected by disulfide bonds, not hydrogen bonds.

Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Chemical Structure of an Antibody