Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition

Published by Garland Science
ISBN 10: 0815344546
ISBN 13: 978-0-81534-454-4

Chapter 4 - Protein Structure and Function - Questions - Page 169: Question 4-10 D

Answer

False: The specificity of an antibody molecule is contained exclusively in loops on the surface of the folded light-chain domain.

Work Step by Step

This statement is false. The specificity of an antibody molecule is contained exclusively in loops on the surface, but the surface is made of both light and heavy chains. Look at figure 4-33 for more clarification.
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