Which of the following statements is true of the constant and variable region of immunoglobulins?
A) Only light chains of immunoglobulins have both constant and variable regions.
B) Both light and heavy chains of immunoglobulins have constant and variable regions.
C) Only heavy chains of immunoglobulins have both constant and variable regions.
D) Neither light nor heavy chains of immunoglobulins have constant and variable regions.

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Both light and heavy chains of immunoglobulins have constant and variable regions. The variable region is responsible for binding to specific antigens, while the constant region determines the effector functions and structural properties of the antibody.

Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Constant