In Positive Selection, Thymocytes Undergo Apoptosis When

question 6

Multiple Choice

In positive selection, thymocytes undergo apoptosis when:
I-They do not interact with MHC molecules
II-They bind to MHC molecules with high affinity
III-They bind to MHC molecules with low affinity

• A) I only
• B) III only
• C) I and II
• D) II and III
• E) I, II, and III

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