8. Which complement protein is the most critical to the complement system defend
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8. Which complement protein is the most critical to the complement system defending the body against infection? Justify your answer by: (i) naming the molecule, (ii) briefly describing the normal function of the molecule and, (ii) how an absence of this molecule would weaken the complement system's response to infection. [6 pts b. Which complement protein is the 2nd most critical to the complement system defending the body against infection? Justify your answer by: (i) naming the molecule, (ii) briefly describing the normal function of the molecule and, (iii) how an absence of this molecule would weaken the complement system's response to infection. [6 pts]Explanation / Answer
Ans-8 A
(1) name of molecule - Immunoglobulin IgG
(2) function - it produces many types of antibodies which act against the foreign bodies entering into our body. They attain such shape and size that they closely fit the foreign antigen and finish that antigen by one of process followed by the antibodies.
(3) absence of the Immunoglobulin will put our body in such condition that we shall not be able to respond against any foreign material. This will ultimately leads to various diseases.
Ans-8 B
(1)name of molecule - IgM
(2) it also acts in the same way as the IgG. It act to cover the first antibody response and attack on viruses and foreign antigen after the attack of IgG.
(3) it's absence will block the complement system and our body shall not be able to fight against diseases.
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