The antibody isotype that provides immunity against helminths and is capable of sensitising mast cells resulting in the induction of an allergic response is

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The antibody isotype that provides immunity against helminths and is capable of sensitising mast cells resulting in the induction of an allergic response is

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: IgE targets helminths and triggers mast cell degranulation in allergies.

Question 2 of 5

All of the following are true EXCEPT

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Paratope is the antibody site, not epitope ; epitope , IgG bivalence , and heavy chain class are true.

Question 3 of 5

B cells that produce and release large amounts of antibodies are called:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Plasma cells secrete antibodies; memory cells persist, basophils release histamine.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following produces monoclonal antibodies?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Hybridoma technology produces monoclonal antibodies; not fermentation or PCR .

Question 5 of 5

Somatically generated receptors found on B and T lymphocytes are

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Bone marrow-derived and thymus-derived (T) lymphocytes somatically generate receptors during development. Unlike natural killer cells, B cells and T cells are unable to assess the quantity of MHC class I molecules on nucleated cells. Unlike innate immune system receptors, B- and T-lymphocyte somatic receptors are randomly generated and vary greatly between individuals. B- and T-lymphocytes receptors are formed prior to antigen stimulation.

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