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Which of the following cell types express class II molecules?
Which of the following cell types express class II molecules?
- All nucleated cells
- Dendritic cells, macrophages, and B lymphocytes
- Only B lymphocytes
- Thymic epithelial cells and endothelial cells (correct)
What is the significance of codominant expression of MHC genes?
What is the significance of codominant expression of MHC genes?
- It ensures that only one allele inherited from a parent is expressed
- It enables individuals to succumb easily to newly encountered microbes
- It maximizes the number of HLA proteins expressed by each individual (correct)
- It allows for the expression of a large number of peptides
What is the difference in expression pattern between class I and class II molecules?
What is the difference in expression pattern between class I and class II molecules?
- Class I molecules are expressed on all nucleated cells, while class II molecules are expressed mainly on dendritic cells, macrophages, and B lymphocytes (correct)
- Class I molecules are expressed on thymic epithelial cells and endothelial cells, while class II molecules are expressed mainly on dendritic cells, macrophages, and B lymphocytes
- Class I molecules are not expressed on any cell types, while class II molecules are expressed on all nucleated cells
- Class I molecules are expressed mainly on dendritic cells, macrophages, and B lymphocytes, while class II molecules are expressed on all nucleated cells
Which of the following statements about MHC genes is true?
Which of the following statements about MHC genes is true?
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How are MHC alleles inherited?
How are MHC alleles inherited?
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What is the significance of MHC polymorphism?
What is the significance of MHC polymorphism?
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