If a Particular Immunoglobulin Heavy Chain Has 50 V Genes

question 101

Multiple Choice

If a particular immunoglobulin heavy chain has 50 V genes, 27 D genes, and 6 J genes, how many different V(J) D combinations can be obtained?

• A) 162
• B) 300
• C) 1350
• D) 8100

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