What function does chemically modified IgG serve?
A) It creates a pentameric structure to enhance binding.
B) Disulfide bonds are reduced in the hinge region of IgG, which promotes flexibility of Fab portions.
C) It alters the light chain variability portion of molecule.
D) It dissociates the IgG molecules from surface of sensitized red blood cells.

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Chemically modifying IgG by reducing disulfide bonds in the hinge region increases the flexibility of the Fab portions, which can enhance the ability of the antibody to bind to antigens.

What Function Does Chemically Modified IgG Serve