In the human body, the antibodies produced as a result of infection are actually :

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Q: 19 (IES/2012)
In the human body, the antibodies produced as a result of infection are actually :

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Science

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IES

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{'antibodies': [4, 0, 1, 1], 'proteins': [1, 1, 0, 0], 'infection': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'glycolipids': [0, 0, 1, 1], 'carbohydrates': [5, 0, 1, 3], 'human body': [40, 2, 44, 29], 'sterols': [0, 0, 1, 2]}

The correct answer is option 2: Proteins.

Antibodies are a type of protein produced by the immune system in response to an infection. These proteins play a crucial role in defending the body against harmful pathogens, such as bacteria or viruses.

Option 1, Sterols, are a type of lipid that are not directly involved in the production of antibodies.

Option 3, Glycolipids, are compounds composed of both carbohydrates and lipids. While glycolipids are found in the body, they are not specifically produced as a result of infection or involved in antibody production.

Option 4, Carbohydrates, are not directly responsible for the production of antibodies either. Carbohydrates play various roles in the body, but they are not involved in immune responses or antibody production.

Therefore, the correct option is 2: Proteins, as antibodies are indeed proteins that are produced in response to an infection.