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What is the role of MHC class I molecules in the body?
What is the role of MHC class I molecules in the body?
- Facilitate antigen presentation to dendritic cells
- Facilitate antigen presentation to basophils
- Facilitate antigen presentation to B cells
- Facilitate antigen presentation to T cells (correct)
Which part of the MHC class I molecules anchors them in the cell membrane?
Which part of the MHC class I molecules anchors them in the cell membrane?
- α1 domain
- C‐terminus
- Hydrophobic section (correct)
- β2‐microglobulin
Which domains of MHC class I molecules form a groove bounded by two α‐helices and a β‐pleated sheet floor?
Which domains of MHC class I molecules form a groove bounded by two α‐helices and a β‐pleated sheet floor?
- α1 and β1 (correct)
- α1 and α2
- α3 and β2‐microglobulin
- α2 and β2
Which part of the MHC class I molecule resembles classic Ig domains in its folding pattern?
Which part of the MHC class I molecule resembles classic Ig domains in its folding pattern?
Which type of cells can perform cross-presentation of extracellular antigens on MHC class I molecules?
Which type of cells can perform cross-presentation of extracellular antigens on MHC class I molecules?