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Why antibody is called immunoglobulins. How many types of immunoglobulins are found? |
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Answer» The proteins formed against the antigen in the immune system of the body. These are globular proteins and generally γ-globulins, therefore antibodies are called immunoglobulins (Ig). Following five types of immunoglobulins are found:– (a) IgG – Present in serum. (b) IgM – Present in blood. (c) IgA – Present in saliva, sweat and lachrymal gland secretion. (d) IgD – Found in the surface of Lymphocyte. (e) IgE – Present in serum. |
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