Recombination Process in B Lymphocytes
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Which gene recombination events are involved in the expression of an Ig heavy chain?

  • V-D-J joining (correct)
  • V-J-L joining
  • V-D-J-L joining
  • V-J joining

What does the L segment in the gene loci encoding antigen receptors encode?

  • A peptide that guides proteins through the endoplasmic reticulum (correct)
  • A peptide that guides proteins through the cytoplasm
  • A peptide that guides proteins through the nucleus
  • A peptide that guides proteins through the Golgi apparatus

Which gene segments can code for proteins in the antigen receptor gene loci?

  • V and D gene segments
  • V and J gene segments
  • V, D, and J gene segments (correct)
  • D and J gene segments

Which of the following is true about the recombination of gene segments in B lymphocytes?

<p>The recombination involves the fusion of one D gene segment with one J segment. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the production of the μ heavy chain in B cells?

<p>The μ heavy chain is the first Ig protein synthesized during B cell maturation. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about the recombination of gene segments in T lymphocytes?

<p>The recombination of TCR α chain and β chain genes is similar to that of Ig L and H chains, respectively. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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