The protein in blood which gives resistance to diseases is

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Immunoglobulin (Ig): These are the proteins formed by the Plasma B cells for fighting against an infectious agent. Immunoglobulins are actually the Y shaped antibodies which have two heavy chains and two light chains. These antibodies recognise the antigen present upon the the surface of the foreign particle. There are 5 types of Immunoglobulins

IgG, IgA, IgM, IgE, IgD.

Thrombin: it is a protease enzyme which converts fibrinogen to fibrin in blood clotting.

Fibrinogen: It is a glycoprotein which is present in the blood in an inactive state, but upon injury it gets converted to fibrin my a cascade of enzymatic activity to form the blood clot and prevent excessive bleeding.

Albumin: It is the family of globular proteins which are water soluble.

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