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