Mutation of the V(J)D Genes in Somatic Cells Results in Which

question 80

Multiple Choice

Mutation of the V(J) D genes in somatic cells results in which of the following?

• A) a failure of the immune system
• B) a decrease in the binding of an antigen to an antibody
• C) a small increase in the binding of an antigen to an antibody
• D) a significant increase in the binding of an antigen to an antibody

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