NEET2015ZoologyHuman Health and DiseasesActual
Which of the following immunoglobulins does constitute the largest percentage in human milk?
Options
- AIgM
- BIgA
- CIgG
- DIgD
Correct answer
B. IgA
Step-by-step solution
IgG: Smallest antibody. Only antibody that move through placenta and provide passive immunity in foetus. It occurs in form of monomer. IgA: Only antibody that move through colostrum and provide passive immunity in infants. It occurs in form of dimer. IgM: Largest antibody. It occurs in form of pentamer. Hence, a single antibody can negate the effect of 10 antigens. IgD: Very rare form of antibody. It occurs in form of monomer. IgE: It is responsible for inducing allergic reactions and hypersensitivity