Antigen binding site in an antibody is found between
Two light chains
Two heavy chains
One heavy and one light chain
Either between two light chain or between one heavy and one light chain depending upon the nature of antigen
A
Two heavy chains
B
Two light chains
C
One heavy and one light chain
D
Either between two light chain or between one heavy and one light chain depending upon the nature of antigen
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The antigen binding site is a region on an antibody that binds to antigens. It is composed of the variable domain from each of the heavy and the light chain. Therefore, the correct answer is option C.
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