Antibody

Antibody Definition

Antibody explained in an easy to understand way:

Antibody Simple Definition

Imagine you're at a crowded party and you need to find your friend who wore a unique red hat. Just like how you need to identify and approach that specific friend among many people, an antibody is a protein that specifically identifies and targets a particular antigen among many different substances in the body. In this analogy, the red hat represents the unique antigen that the antibody, produced by B cells, recognizes and binds to, ensuring that only the intended target is neutralized or destroyed, much like how you navigate the crowd to connect with your friend.

Practice Version

Antibody Definition

Antibody: A protein that destroys specific antigens, it is made by B cells. Antibody. An antibody is a tiny soldier in your body that helps fight off germs and infections.