A B Cell's Sensitivity to Antigen Can Be Increased 1000-10,0000-Fold

question 10

Multiple Choice

A B cell's sensitivity to antigen can be increased 1000-10,0000-fold by

• A)simultaneously ligating the B-cell receptor and co-receptor
• B)simultaneously ligating the B-cell receptor and Toll-like receptor
• C)ligating the B-cell co-receptor and phosphorylating Ig-α ITAMs
• D)increasing levels of Syk proteins in the vicinity of co-receptor ligation
• E)ligating cytokine receptors on the B-cell surface.

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