Examlex

Solved

An Important Mechanism for Generating Diversity in Immunoglobulin Light Chain

question 16

Essay

An important mechanism for generating diversity in immunoglobulin light chain V-region sequences is based on the fact that the RAG recombinase generates hairpin structures, rather than blunt ends, at the cleavage sites between the recombination signal sequences and the coding sequences. Explain how this mechanism generates diversity at the junctions.


Definitions:

Suprapubic Catheter

A urinary catheter that is inserted through a small hole made in the abdomen, just above the pubic bone, to drain urine from the bladder.

Urinary Tract Infection

An infection in any part of the urinary system, which could involve the kidneys, ureters, bladder, or urethra, often caused by bacteria.

Clean Technique

A method used in medical procedures to reduce the number of microorganisms and prevent infection, involving hand hygiene and the use of non-sterile gloves and equipment.

Foley Catheter

A flexible tube inserted into the bladder to drain urine, used in patients unable to void naturally.

Related Questions