Why Are HLA Heterozygotes More Resistant to Disease Than Homozygotes

question 1

Multiple Choice

Why are HLA heterozygotes more resistant to disease than homozygotes?

• A) They have more single nucleotide polymorphisms.
• B) They have a more diverse range of minor HLA loci.
• C) They have more diversity in the antibodies they produce.
• D) They have a more varied repertoire of antigen-presenting HLA molecules.

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