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Immunoglobulin molecules are composed of two heavy chains and two light chains which form a Y-shaped structure. The variable regions at the amino terminal ends of the chains form the antigen-binding sites, while the constant regions differ between immunoglobulin classes. The five primary classes are IgG, IgM, IgA, IgD, and IgE, which are distinguished by their heavy chain type. IgG is the most abundant immunoglobulin and provides protection to newborns, while IgM is the first antibody produced during infect

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Carla Lagar Flores

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