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Question : Antigen - antibody reaction is a specific reaction. Justify your answer. |
| Answer» Solution :The antibodies are specific to antigens i.e., a particular antibody binds only with a particular antigen. This is ALSO KNOWN as lock and key mechanism scen as in the enzyme reaction. The antigen binding site in the antibody is MADE such that the same type of antigen can attach to it. The antigen - antibody reaction makes the antigen INACTIVE. | |