Match the following items with the correct phrases.

_______1. A monomer; the most common type of immunoglobulin; very high levels are produced in the secondary (anamnestic) response to an antigen.
_______2. A pentamer; five monomers linked together by a J-chain; the first type of
immunoglobulin to be formed in the primary response to an antigen.
_______3. A monomer; present on the surface of mast cells and basophils.
_______4. A dimer; two monomers linked together by a J-chain; frequently found in mucous membranes.
_______5. Produced by atopic individuals in response to allergens.


a. IgA
b. IgD
c. IgE
d. IgG
e. IgM


1. d. IgG
2. e. IgM
3. c. IgE
4. a. IgA
5. c. IgE

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