Basic Immunology Multiple Choice Quiz

1. The antibody which is present in the highest concentration in serum is
IgM
IgD
IgE
IgG

2.The groups located on the surface of an antigen molecules which are recognized by the antibody is
Isotope
Epitope
Paratope
Hapten

3.The antibody that binds to mast cells, promote the release of histamine and other agents that produce allergic symptoms
IgM
IgE
IgD
IgG

4.The binding of the antigen to the antibody takes place through the interaction of antigen with
Light chain of antibody
Light and heavy chain of antibody
Heavy chain of antibody
Light and heavy chain and with Fc fragment of the antibody

5.A substance that increases the potency of an immunogen
Axoneme
Adjuvant
Aptamer
Agameon

6. Small non-antigenic molecules in an immunogen
Zymogens
Haptens
Co-factors
Aptamer

7.Antibody diversity is generated by
Protein splicing
Somatic recombination
Mutation
Allelic exclusion

8. Which of the following is not an autoimmune disorder ?
Rheumatoid arthritis
Grave’s disease
Type 1 diabetes
AIDS

9. Name the antibody which can pass through the placenta
IgA
IgG
IgD
IgE

10. 'Hybridoma' is a hybrid cell produced by the fusion of __________ and __________
Peroxisomes
Neutrophil and Tumour Cell
Cytotoxic T-cell and Myeloma cell
B-lymphocyte and Myeloma cell

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