Which of the Following Pertains to the Fate of Immature

question 26

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pertains to the fate of immature B cells that have specificity for univalent self antigens? (Select all that apply.)

• A)The cells acquire a state of unresponsiveness called anergy.
• B)IgD is retained in the cytosol.
• C)IgD on the cell surface fails to activate the B cell when bound to self antigen.
• D)The cells have a much longer life-span than mature B cells.
• E)The cells die by apoptosis.

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Definitions:

Nucleus

A membrane-bound organelle found in eukaryotic cells that contains most of the cell's genetic material.

Neutrons

Neutral, subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom, contributing to the atom's mass but not its charge.

Protons

Protons are positively charged subatomic particles found within the nucleus of an atom and contribute to the atom's overall charge and mass.

Orbiting

The act of one object moving around another in a path called an orbit, due to gravitational forces.