Which of the following is NOT true regarding the mechanisms of generating antibody diversity?

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Question 1 of 5

Which of the following is NOT true regarding the mechanisms of generating antibody diversity?

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: Antibody diversity arises from multiple combinations of light and heavy chains, not a single combination.

Question 2 of 5

Allelic exclusion is a process by which the protein from only one allele is expressed while other allele(s) are silenced. Allelic exclusion occurs (generally) in which of the following?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Allelic exclusion occurs in B cells and TCR beta chains, but not typically in alpha chains.

Question 3 of 5

Genes involved in antigen processing

Correct Answer: D

Rationale: LMP and TAP genes are involved in antigen processing for MHC class I presentation.

Question 4 of 5

Because of a lack of genetic recombination in the MHC, blocks of alleles (haplotypes) are inherited together, and they are identical in families. Which of the following is the likely result of this?

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: Identical HLA haplotypes in families simplify tissue transplantation due to matched alleles.

Question 5 of 5

Multiple sclerosis

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: Multiple sclerosis is associated with HLA-DR2.

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