What is the difference between the recombination of heavy and light chain variable regions?

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Question 1 of 5

What is the difference between the recombination of heavy and light chain variable regions?

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Heavy chains use V, D, and J segments, while light chains use V and J only; both require RAG1/2.

Question 2 of 5

The first tenet of clonal selection theory relies SPECIFICALLY on

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Clonal selection posits each B-cell clone has a unique receptor; joinings , mutations , and splicing support diversity, not the first tenet.

Question 3 of 5

Graft versus host disease results when the recipient lacks or has a poor immune system, and the donor organ and recipient express different:

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: GVHD occurs due to HLA mismatch ; T cells mediate, but HLA drives it.

Question 4 of 5

The antibody which is found in secretions is:

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: IgA is predominant in secretions; others (A-C) are not.

Question 5 of 5

Which of these cells are involved in cell-mediated immunity?

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: T-cells drive cell-mediated immunity; B cells are humoral.

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