Match the following terms for immunoglobulin variants with the appropriate description. (Use each answer only once.)
-Isotype determinants

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Isotype determinants refer to variations in the constant region of the heavy chains that define the different classes (e.g., IgG, IgA, IgM, IgD, IgE) and subclasses of antibodies within a species. These determinants are responsible for the effector functions of antibodies and are genetically determined, but the correct description specifically points to their association with different classes and subclasses, which is option B.

Match the Following Terms for Immunoglobulin Variants with the Appropriate