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Antibodies produced in the body are mainly
Acarbohydrates (typical)
Blipids
Cproteins (immunoglobulins)
Dnucleic acids
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. proteins (immunoglobulins)
1. Antibodies are Y-shaped immunoglobulin molecules produced by plasma cells.
2. Each consists of two heavy and two light polypeptide chains held by disulphide bonds.
3. Hence they are proteins.
_Source: Maharashtra Balbharati Std XII Biology, Ch 9 "Human Health and Diseases" §9.4_
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