Question

Antivenom against snake poison contains:
A. Antigens
B. Antigen-antibody complexes
C. Antibodies
D. Enzymes

Answer 1

Hint:-Antivenoms are the purified antibodies which are produced in response to work against the venom. It is generally an antibody which provides immunity to survive if venom is introduced in the human body. Anti-venoms are produced by different creatures or snakes for providing immunity to the human body.

Complete Answer:-Venom is generally taken from the different creatures or snakes; snakes and spiders are milked for their venom. Small doses of venom are injected into the animal and then the dose is gradually increased as the animal builds up the tolerance to the venom further the animal produces antibodies to the venom. These are harvested by taking blood from the animals and separating out the antibodies. It is also known as antivenin is used for certain venomous bites and stings. The majority are administered intravenously; they just bind to and neutralize the venom; it halts the further damage but cannot reverse the damage which is once done. It should be given as soon as possible after the venomous bite. Snake antivenom is complicated and expensive for the manufacturers to produce that is why it is always found that there is a shortage of these antivenoms.

Hence the correct option is (C) Antibodies.

Note:- It will be interesting to know that Australia is the only country in the world that has snake venom detection kits. A rapid two step enzyme immunoassay in which wells are coated with antibodies to the various snake venoms. Blood samples, urine samples, a swab from the bite site can be used for the detection and tests.