Indicate whether the following characteristics apply to the Fab or Fc region of an antibody, labelled a. and b. (Options may be used more than once or not at all.)
-located in the "tail" region of an antibody
A)applies to the Fab region
B)applies to the Fc region

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The Fc region of an antibody is located in the "tail" region, which is responsible for various functions including recruitment of immune cells and complement activation. The Fab region, in contrast, is involved in antigen binding and is located in the "arms" of the antibody.

Indicate Whether the Following Characteristics Apply to the Fab or Fc