make your own antibody - babraham...
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Make Your Own AntibodyOur immune system has the potential to produce 10 billion different antibodies, even before it meets an
invader! B cells create these special weapons, which are ‘Y’ shaped and have a ‘variable’ region at the top which can stick specifically to a pathogen (or germ), helping
other immune cells recognise and destroy it.
Read more at immunearmy.babraham.ac.uk
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Mountain Fold Valley Fold
Instructions1
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Cut out all four pieces
Fold along all lines as shown below
Glue all the pieces together along flaps
Make one at home and share your picture with us!
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