Different Kinds of Immunoglobulins Have Distinct Structures

Different kinds of immunoglobulins have distinct structures. Some immunoglobulins contain lengthy hinge areas between the Fab and Fc regions, whereas others do not, as seen in the graphic below: The hinge region provides movement flexibility to the Fab regions.  This is most likely to affect which of the following immunoglobulin properties?

A) Affinity to antigen
B) Antibody polymerization
C) Avidity to antigen
D) Effector cell interaction
E) Effector cell specificity

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