Indicate Whether Each of the Following Statements Is True (T)

question 45

Short Answer

Indicate whether each of the following statements is true (T) or false (F) regarding all the cell-surface immunoglobulin molecules produced by a single, mature, naïve B cell.
( ) They all have the same heavy chain.
( ) They all have the same light chain.
( ) They all have the same antigen-binding site.

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Definitions:

Cognitive Structure of Belief

The mental framework that organizes and influences one's acceptance of ideas, information, and perceptions, shaping attitudes and convictions.

Tendency for Attitudes

A predisposition or inclination to respond in a particular way toward certain situations, objects, or people, reflecting underlying beliefs or feelings.

Cognitive Dissonance Theory

A psychological theory that suggests that we experience discomfort or dissonance when our beliefs, ideals, or actions are in conflict, leading to an internal drive to reduce the dissonance.

Belief Perseverance

The finding that once beliefs form, they are resistant to change, even if the information on which they are based is discredited