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Which gene segments are present in the inherited configuration of Ig heavy-chain and light-chain loci and TCR α chain and β chain loci?
Variable (V) gene segments
What is the role of somatic recombination in the formation of functional genes encoding B and T lymphocyte antigen receptors?
It brings together the gene segments
Which gene segments are found only in the Ig heavy chain and TCR β chain loci?
Diversity (D) gene segments
Test your knowledge on somatic recombination and gene diversity in B and T lymphocyte antigen receptors. Learn about the process of functional gene formation and the role of hematopoietic stem cells.
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