MHC Genes and Proteins Quiz

All nucleated cells

Dendritic cells, macrophages, and B lymphocytes

Only B lymphocytes

Thymic epithelial cells and endothelial cells (correct)

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

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

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<p>Inherited from both parents</p> Signup and view all the answers

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