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This region of an antibody forms the antigen-binding site that binds a specific antigenic determinant of an antigen.

A. heavy chain only
B. constant portion of heavy and light chains
C. light chain only
D. variable portion of heavy and light chains

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Final answer:

The variable region of heavy and light chains forms the antigen-binding site, critical for antibody specificity in recognizing and binding to antigens.


Explanation:

Variable region of heavy and light chains forms the antigen-binding site of an antibody, binding to a specific antigenic determinant of an antigen. This region is crucial for the antibody's specificity in recognizing and binding to its target.


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