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All of the following are true with respect to IgE molecules, EXCEPT which one?

  • A.They are the principal immunoglobulin class involved in allergic reactions.
  • B.They are involved in mediating anti-parasitic immune responses.
  • C.They will cross the placenta and fix complement.
  • D.They can effect the release of histamine and other chemical mediators. 

Answer: C

Correct answer: They will cross the placenta and fix complement.

This is the false statement, and it is false twice over: IgG is the only class transported across the placenta, and IgE does not activate the classical complement pathway. The other three are correct - IgE mediates immediate hypersensitivity, contributes to defence against helminths, and triggers histamine release from mast cells and basophils.

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