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Question

Which of the following statements best characterizes an antibody?

[A] An antibody contains high molecular weight RNA as its basic structure
[B] An antibody is composed of protein and cannot be distinguished from the albumin fraction of the serum proteins
[C] An antibody is composed of four identical protein subunits which may be caused to dissociate by treatment with urea
[D] An antibody contains protein as its major chemical component and its synthesis may be elicited by the administration of a foreign protein or polysaccharide
Answer & Explanation

Answer: An antibody contains protein as its major chemical component and its synthesis may be elicited by the administration of a foreign protein or polysaccharide