Mechanism of V(D)J Recombination: RSS Composition and Recognition

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What is the role of Recombination Signal Sequences (RSSs) in V(D)J recombination?

  • Bind to recombinase enzymes like RAG1 and RAG2 (correct)
  • Facilitate transcription of the gene segments
  • Directly code for the immunoglobulin gene sequence
  • Control the expression of the immune repertoire

Why are specific residues within the heptamer and nonamer sequences important in V(D)J recombination?

  • To initiate transcription of the gene segments
  • To regulate the immune repertoire diversity
  • To encode for the spacer regions
  • To bind to the recombinase enzyme complex (correct)

What is the significance of the 12/23 Rule in V(D)J recombination?

  • It determines the order of gene segments in the DNA
  • It encodes for the heptamer and nonamer sequences
  • It ensures that recombination occurs between gene segments with different spacer lengths (correct)
  • It controls the transcription process of the immune genes

What role do the spacer regions play in V(D)J recombination?

<p>Align the Recombination Signal Sequences (RSSs) properly (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do different spacer lengths contribute to V(D)J recombination?

<p>Ensure proper alignment of Recombination Signal Sequences (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it crucial for the spacer regions to have specific lengths in V(D)J recombination?

<p>To facilitate proper alignment of RSSs during recombination (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does the heptamer and nonamer recognition contribute to V(D)J recombination?

<p>Ensure proper binding to recombinase enzymes like RAG1 and RAG2 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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