The only immunoglobulin class with members able to cross the placental barrier is ________.

A. IgM
B. IgA
C. IgE
D. IgG


Answer: D

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a. 5, 3, 2, 4, 1 b. 1, 5, 2, 4, 3 c. 5, 2, 4, 3, 1 d. 1, 4, 5, 2, 3 e. 4, 5, 2, 3, 1

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As the size of the wolf population in Yellowstone National Park has increased, many wolves have migrated from the park into areas around the park. This migration is the result of 

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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