The genes encoding which of the following can undergo hypermutation to create receptors that are an even better fit for foreign antigens?

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Question 1 of 5

The genes encoding which of the following can undergo hypermutation to create receptors that are an even better fit for foreign antigens?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: BCRs undergo somatic hypermutation in B cells to enhance antigen affinity, unlike TCRs or MHCs.

Question 2 of 5

Binds antigen

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: The Fab region binds antigens via its variable domains, formed by light and heavy chains.

Question 3 of 5

Pepsin cleaves what region of immunoglobulin?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: Pepsin cleaves below the hinge region, producing F(ab')2 fragments.

Question 4 of 5

Which of the following is a very sensitive and simple test for antigens, which uses a covalent complex of enzyme linked to antibody, to detect antigen directly or to bind antibody-antigen complex?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: ELISA uses an enzyme-linked antibody to detect antigens with high sensitivity and simplicity, making it ideal for this purpose.

Question 5 of 5

During the development of B cells, the Ig gene segments are rearranged and brought next to each other to form a contiguous functional gene (somatic recombination). The complex of enzymes involved in somatic recombination in lymphocytes is called:

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: V(D)J-recombinase, including RAG-1 and RAG-2, facilitates somatic recombination in B and T cells.

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