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Structurally, antibody is represented as...

Structurally, antibody is represented as

A

`H_1L_3`

B

`H_2L_2`

C

`H_2L_4`

D

`H_4L_4`

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To answer the question "Structurally, antibody is represented as," we need to analyze the structure of antibodies and identify the correct representation among the given options. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Antibodies**: Antibodies are proteins produced by the immune system to identify and neutralize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses. They are also known as immunoglobulins. 2. **Structure of Antibodies**: Antibodies are composed of four peptide chains. These chains are categorized into two types: - **Heavy Chains**: There are two long chains known as heavy chains, represented as 'H'. - **Light Chains**: There are two shorter chains known as light chains, represented as 'L'. 3. **Representation of Antibody Structure**: The typical structural representation of an antibody can be denoted as H2L2, where: - 'H2' indicates the presence of two heavy chains. - 'L2' indicates the presence of two light chains. 4. **Evaluating Options**: Among the options provided (H1L3, H2L2, H2L4, H4L4), we need to identify the correct representation: - **H1L3**: Incorrect, as there is only one heavy chain and three light chains. - **H2L2**: Correct, as it accurately represents two heavy chains and two light chains. - **H2L4**: Incorrect, as it suggests two heavy chains and four light chains. - **H4L4**: Incorrect, as it suggests four heavy chains and four light chains. 5. **Conclusion**: The correct structural representation of an antibody is H2L2. ### Final Answer: The correct structural representation of an antibody is **H2L2**. ---
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