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Are antibodies large protein molecules that are attach to pathogens?
Yes, antibodies are Y-shaped proteins produced by the immune system in response to pathogens. They can attach to specific antigens on pathogens, marking them for destruction by other immune cells.
How do you attach a bird house to a tree without hurting it?
The bird house is immune to pain as it is an inanimate object.
What is the percentage of people with low immune system?
10 percent
How do bacteria strains like pneumonia become immune to antibiotics?
They become immune by mutating and blocking certain receptors on the bacteria's surface, which would normally be where the antibiotics would attach to.
What is the functionality of antibodies produced by B cells?
These antibodies attach themselves to the bacteria, and flag them for destruction by other immune cells.
How does exercise affect your immune?
Because your legs move and hits your immune.
How can you put the word immune in a sentence?
he was immune to that virus because he had gotten it before.
Why do you have flu?
Because you have been near someone with it and you are not immune to it. After you have it you should be immune to it though.
How rare is it to be immune to poison ivy?
It is rare to be immune to poison ivy, as most people are sensitive to the plant's oil, causing an itchy rash. Only a small percentage of the population is naturally immune to poison ivy.
What structural feature on HIV allows it to attach to a receptor on the cell membrane of its target?
The surface of the HIV virion contains a glycoprotein called gp120 which allows it to attach to human immune system cells. The T cells of the immune systemhave a receptor on their cell membrane called CD45. A strong interaction between CD45 and gp120 has been shown.
Why are meerkats immune to venom?
Meerkat's are immune to venom because it belongs to the mongoose family.
Do you need an immune system?
You do need a immune system because you would be sick and die
