The various classes of immunoglobulins are differentiated on the basis of their
A)asymmetry.
B)antigen specificity.
C)light-chain variable segments.
D)heavy-chain constant segments.
E)both light-chain variable segments and heavy-chain constant segments.

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The various classes of immunoglobulins (IgG, IgA, IgM, IgE, IgD) are differentiated based on their heavy-chain constant segments. Each class has a distinct heavy chain (γ, α, μ, ε, δ, respectively) that defines its function and role in the immune response.

The Various Classes of Immunoglobulins Are Differentiated on the Basis