The simplest type of antibody consists of
A)a single folded polypeptide chain.
B)4 polypeptide chains,two heavy and two light.
C)2 polypeptide chains,one large and one small.
D)4 polypeptide chains of about equal size.

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The simplest type of antibody, also known as a monomer, is composed of four polypeptide chains: two heavy and two light chains. These chains are held together by disulfide bonds, forming a Y-shaped structure.

The Simplest Type of Antibody Consists of