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What valence does IgM have in the serum?

a. 5

b. 1

c. 10

d. 2

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IgM is an antibody. It is 5-10% of total immunoglobulin present in blood serum. It is the first immunoglobulin synthesized by the neonate. IgM is also the first immunoglobulin produced in a primary response to an antigen. Half life of the IgM molecules is approximately 5 days

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