6 Questions
Which gene recombination events are involved in the expression of an Ig heavy chain?
V-D-J joining
What does the L segment in the gene loci encoding antigen receptors encode?
A peptide that guides proteins through the endoplasmic reticulum
Which gene segments can code for proteins in the antigen receptor gene loci?
V, D, and J gene segments
Which of the following is true about the recombination of gene segments in B lymphocytes?
The recombination involves the fusion of one D gene segment with one J segment.
Which of the following is true about the production of the μ heavy chain in B cells?
The μ heavy chain is the first Ig protein synthesized during B cell maturation.
Which of the following is true about the recombination of gene segments in T lymphocytes?
The recombination of TCR α chain and β chain genes is similar to that of Ig L and H chains, respectively.
Test your knowledge on the recombination process in B lymphocytes with this quiz. Explore the steps involved in the formation of a fused DJ complex and the rearrangement of V segments.
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