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!

The Babraham Institute @BabrahamInst