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Which DNA segments undergo rearrangement to form a DNA sequence encoding the V region of antibodies?
Which DNA segments undergo rearrangement to form a DNA sequence encoding the V region of antibodies?
How many functional C region genes are there in the H-chain gene group?
How many functional C region genes are there in the H-chain gene group?
In a B cell, what is transcribed, spliced, and translated into a H-chain protein?
In a B cell, what is transcribed, spliced, and translated into a H-chain protein?
Where are the functional V segment genes located for H-chain genes in the germ line?
Where are the functional V segment genes located for H-chain genes in the germ line?
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Which segment recombines with one of many D segments and several J segments to produce a functional VDJ gene in a developing B cell?
Which segment recombines with one of many D segments and several J segments to produce a functional VDJ gene in a developing B cell?
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What is the main purpose of different antibody classes with different biological activities?
What is the main purpose of different antibody classes with different biological activities?
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Which chromosomes are antibody genes located on?
Which chromosomes are antibody genes located on?
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In mature B cells or plasma cells, how does the DNA encoding the variable region of the H-chain exist?
In mature B cells or plasma cells, how does the DNA encoding the variable region of the H-chain exist?
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What do V, D, and J segments encode in antibody genes?
What do V, D, and J segments encode in antibody genes?
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What structural features make up the V region for H-chains?
What structural features make up the V region for H-chains?
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