The Tremendous Diversity of Antibodies Is Made Possible by Genetic

question 45

True/False

The tremendous diversity of antibodies is made possible by genetic recombination coupled with somatic mutation during lymphocyte development.

---

Definitions:

Molting

The shedding and replacement of an outer covering such as an exoskeleton.

Islets of Langerhans

The endocrine portion of the pancreas that secretes glucagon and insulin, hormones that regulate the concentration of glucose in the blood.

Insulin

Insulin is a hormone produced by the pancreas that regulates blood glucose levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into tissues.

Beta Cells

Pancreatic cells that secrete insulin.