Antibody
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Example:
Imagine you're at a crowded party and you need to find your friend who wore a unique red hat. Just like how you need to identify and approach that specific friend among many people, an antibody is a protein that specifically identifies and targets a particular antigen among many different substances in the body. In this analogy, the red hat represents the unique antigen that the antibody, produced by B cells, recognizes and binds to, ensuring that only the intended target is neutralized or destroyed, much like how you navigate the crowd to connect with your friend.
Practice Version
Antibody: A protein that destroys specific antigens, it is made by B cells. Antibody. Antibodies are proteins in your immune system that help protect your body by recognizing and neutralizing harmful invaders like viruses and bacteria.