_______ of Thymocytes Is Necessary to Produce a T-Cell Repertoire

question 34

Multiple Choice

_______ of thymocytes is necessary to produce a T-cell repertoire capable of interacting with self-MHC molecules.

• A)positive selection
• B)negative selection
• C)apoptosis
• D)receptor editing
• E)isotype switching.

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Definitions:

Bimodal

A distribution that has two different modes (peaks) which shows two prevailing groups or levels in the data.

Abnormal

Describes a deviation from what is considered to be normal or usual, often used in the context of medical conditions, psychological states, or statistical anomalies.

Symmetrical

Characterizing a shape or distribution that is evenly balanced around a center point or axis, so that the pattern on one side mirrors the pattern on the other.

Bimodal

Bimodal describes a distribution with two different modes, or peaks, in a frequency distribution chart.