A drug company produces an anti-venom for snake bites and terms it "snake rescue gamma globulin." The anti-venom is probably made from which type of antibody?
A)IgM
B)IgE
C)IgG
D)IgA
E)Could be any of these

Question

A drug company produces an anti-venom for snake bites and terms it "snake rescue gamma globulin."  The anti-venom is probably made from which type of antibody?
A)IgM
B)IgE
C)IgG
D)IgA
E)Could be any of these

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

IgG is the most abundant antibody in the blood and is capable of neutralizing toxins and viruses. It is also capable of crossing the placenta, providing passive immunity to the fetus. As a result, it is likely that "snake rescue gamma globulin" is made from IgG antibodies.

A Drug Company Produces an Anti-Venom for Snake Bites and Terms