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Which process is responsible for changing the specificity of the antigen receptor in immature B cells?
Which process is responsible for changing the specificity of the antigen receptor in immature B cells?
- Positive selection
- Apoptosis
- Negative selection
- Receptor editing (correct)
What type of antigens are mostly recognized by developing B cells in the bone marrow?
What type of antigens are mostly recognized by developing B cells in the bone marrow?
- Self antigens (correct)
- Ubiquitous antigens
- Microbial antigens
- Foreign antigens
Is the process of Ig gene recombination biased towards recognition of microbes?
Is the process of Ig gene recombination biased towards recognition of microbes?
- Yes
- Only in T cells
- It depends on the antigen
- No (correct)
Flashcards
B cell receptor editing
B cell receptor editing
A process that changes the specificity of the antigen receptor in immature B cells.
Antigen specificity
Antigen specificity
The ability of an antigen receptor to recognize a particular unique antigen.
Immature B cells
Immature B cells
B cells that have not yet completed development and have antigen receptors.
Self-antigens
Self-antigens
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Developing B cells
Developing B cells
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Bone marrow
Bone marrow
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Ig gene recombination
Ig gene recombination
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Microbes
Microbes
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Antigen recognition
Antigen recognition
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Receptor bias
Receptor bias
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Study Notes
Which process is responsible for changing the specificity of the antigen receptor in immature B cells? What type of antigens are mostly recognized by developing B cells in the bone marrow? Is the process of Ig gene recombination biased towards recognition of microbes?
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Quiz: Understanding B Cell Development and Selection Test your knowledge on B cell development and selection with this quiz! Explore how B cells are positively selected based on the expression of complete antigen receptors and learn about the role of negative selection in shaping the B cell repertoire. Find out more about the intriguing processes that occur during B cell maturation.
