The Enzyme Responsible for Recombining V,D,and J Segments During Somatic

question 73

Multiple Choice

The enzyme responsible for recombining V,D,and J segments during somatic recombination is called

• A)V(D)J recombinase
• B)terminal deoxynucleotidyl transferase
• C)exonuclease
• D)DNA polymerase
• E)DNA ligase.

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Definitions:

Membrane-bound Receptor

A protein molecule embedded in the cell membrane that receives chemical signals from outside the cell and, upon binding with a specific ligand, initiates a cellular response.

Nuclear Receptor

Nuclear receptors are a class of proteins found within cells, that on binding with a specific ligand, can directly regulate the expression of specific genes.

Membrane-bound Receptor

A type of receptor located on the cell membrane that binds to external molecules to initiate a cellular response.

Eicosanoids

Bioactive lipid compounds derived from fatty acids, playing critical roles in inflammation, immunity, and as messengers in the central nervous system.