everyday science
what is Antibody and how do they work ?
The antibody is a protein produced by white blood cells that helps the white blood cells destroy bacteria. The antibody reacts with the antigens and inactivates or destroy them. A large number of antibodies are produced in the blood which is targeted against various types of antigens.
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Antigens are foreign molecules, cells, bacteria, viruses or fungi which enter the body usually as disease-causing micro-organisms. antibodies are an integral part of the defence mechanism of the human body. They are also involved in immunity against diseases.