The Major Histocompatibility Complex Directs the Production of Proteins Called

question 85

Multiple Choice

The major histocompatibility complex directs the production of proteins called

• A)class I.
• B)class II.
• C)class IV.
• D)both class I and class II.
• E)both class I and class IV.

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Definitions:

Directed Genetic Change

Intentional alteration of the genetic makeup of an organism to achieve desired traits, often through genetic engineering or selective breeding.

Adaptations

The process by which organisms adjust over time to their environment, resulting in genetic changes that enhance survival and reproductive success.

Frequency-Dependent Selection

An evolutionary process by which the fitness of a phenotype or genotype depends on its frequency relative to other phenotypes or genotypes in a given population.

Genetic Variation

The diversity in gene frequencies within a population, which can result from mutation, genetic recombination, and gene flow, contributing to biological diversity.