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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?
- D segments (correct)
- Functional C genes
- V and J segments
- C region genes
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?
- 6
- 3
- 9 (correct)
- 12
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?
- D segments
- V region genes
- J segments
- Rearranged gene from VDJ segments (correct)
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?
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?
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?
Which chromosomes are antibody genes located on?
Which chromosomes are antibody genes located on?
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?
What do V, D, and J segments encode in antibody genes?
What do V, D, and J segments encode in antibody genes?
What structural features make up the V region for H-chains?
What structural features make up the V region for H-chains?
