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How many different MHC-II molecules can a single cell express on its surface?
How many different MHC-II molecules can a single cell express on its surface?
Which domain of the MHC-I molecule is responsible for binding to the CD8 cell?
Which domain of the MHC-I molecule is responsible for binding to the CD8 cell?
Which part of the MHC-I molecule contains the peptide-binding groove?
Which part of the MHC-I molecule contains the peptide-binding groove?
Which part of the MHC-II molecule has variability between different alleles?
Which part of the MHC-II molecule has variability between different alleles?
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What is the name of the invariant polypeptide that associates non-covalently with the MHC-I molecule?
What is the name of the invariant polypeptide that associates non-covalently with the MHC-I molecule?
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Which gene system in the human body is the most highly polymorphic?
Which gene system in the human body is the most highly polymorphic?
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What is the molecular weight of IgM?
What is the molecular weight of IgM?
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Which immunoglobulin is a PENTAMER with a J-chain?
Which immunoglobulin is a PENTAMER with a J-chain?
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What is the primary biological function of IgM?
What is the primary biological function of IgM?
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Which phase of the antibody response sees the highest concentration of secreted antibodies?
Which phase of the antibody response sees the highest concentration of secreted antibodies?
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Which immunoglobulin is known for its occurrence against ABO blood system antigens?
Which immunoglobulin is known for its occurrence against ABO blood system antigens?
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What is the half-life of IgM?
What is the half-life of IgM?
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What is the primary function of factor H in the complement system?
What is the primary function of factor H in the complement system?
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Which of the following is not a cofactor for factor-I in the complement system?
Which of the following is not a cofactor for factor-I in the complement system?
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Which of the following is not an anaphylatoxin produced by the complement system?
Which of the following is not an anaphylatoxin produced by the complement system?
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What is the primary function of CD59 in the complement system?
What is the primary function of CD59 in the complement system?
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Which of the following is a major opsonin produced by the complement system?
Which of the following is a major opsonin produced by the complement system?
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What is the primary function of the fluid phase proteins SP-40 (clusterin) and S-protein (vitronectin) in the complement system?
What is the primary function of the fluid phase proteins SP-40 (clusterin) and S-protein (vitronectin) in the complement system?
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What is the technique used for isolating immunoglobulins from blood serum?
What is the technique used for isolating immunoglobulins from blood serum?
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What is the molecular weight of each of the two chains that make up an immunoglobulin?
What is the molecular weight of each of the two chains that make up an immunoglobulin?
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Which type of proteins helped in studying immunoglobulins and are considered homogeneous?
Which type of proteins helped in studying immunoglobulins and are considered homogeneous?
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Which type of chains in an immunoglobulin are known as the Light chains?
Which type of chains in an immunoglobulin are known as the Light chains?
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What is the name given to the two fragments produced by treating immunoglobulin with papain that have the ability to bind antigens?
What is the name given to the two fragments produced by treating immunoglobulin with papain that have the ability to bind antigens?
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What result is obtained when treating immunoglobulin with mercaptoethanol (S-S)?
What result is obtained when treating immunoglobulin with mercaptoethanol (S-S)?
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Which type of immunity is considered the most effective mechanism during the course of infection?
Which type of immunity is considered the most effective mechanism during the course of infection?
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What is the primary cause of tissue damage in fungal infections?
What is the primary cause of tissue damage in fungal infections?
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Which organism is mentioned as the most common pathogenic fungus in the text?
Which organism is mentioned as the most common pathogenic fungus in the text?
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How do spirochetes differ from other bacteria in terms of their cell wall?
How do spirochetes differ from other bacteria in terms of their cell wall?
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Which type of immune cells play the most important role in fungal infections according to the text?
Which type of immune cells play the most important role in fungal infections according to the text?
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