Practice mode Immunity

What type of bond holds the heavy and light polypeptide chains of an antibody molecule together?

Correct answer D. Disulfide bonds

Explanation

The four polypeptide chains of an antibody are linked by disulfide (S-S) bridges formed between cysteine residues, which stabilise the quaternary structure.

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