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Phoenix [80]
2 years ago
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14) This particle, also known as an immunoglobulin, is a large Y-shaped protein used by the immune system to identify and neutra

lize foreign objects like bacteria and viruses. It is known as a(n)
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1 answer:
attashe74 [19]2 years ago
8 0
An antibody is also known as an immunoglobulin. It is a glycoprotein that plays a critical role in the immune system by identifying and destroying invading foreign particles such as viruses and microorganisms. Thereby, antibodies protect people from disease and infection.



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