Questions and Answers
What is the main function of the hinge region of a B cell receptor (BCR)?
Regulate signaling events
How does the hinge region contribute to the diversity of BCR structures?
By varying in sequence
Which feature of the hinge region allows the BCR to recognize a wide range of antigens?
Variability in amino acid sequence
What role do disulfide bonds in the hinge region primarily serve?
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How does the hinge region of a BCR influence signaling events?
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Which molecules can the hinge region of a BCR interact with?
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What structural characteristic allows the hinge region to be flexible?
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Why is the flexibility of the hinge region important for the BCR?
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How would altering the sequence of the hinge region impact BCR function?
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Which structural element connects the antigen-binding Fab regions to the transmembrane region of a BCR?
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