The Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC)

question 17

Multiple Choice

The major histocompatibility complex (MHC)

• A) kills the target cell by disrupting its metabolism.
• B) produces antibodies in lymph glands.
• C) is a group of genes that codes for CD4 markers.
• D) is a membrane protein that can display foreign antigens.
• E) is the antigen found on bacteria that stimulates an immune response.

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Definitions:

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