Which of the following statements about negative selection during lymphocyte development is most accurate?
A) The mechanism of negative selection is the death of cells whose antigen receptors are not stimulated by self antigens.
B) The mechanism of negative selection is apoptosis actively induced by antigen-receptor recognition of self antigens.
C) Negative selection ensures a self MHC restricted repertoire of T lymphocytes.
D) Negative selection occurs only in T cell maturation and not in B cell maturation.
E) The major mechanism of negative selection is inhibition of antigen receptor expression.
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q1: A block in the stage of lymphocyte
Q3: A block in the stage of lymphocyte
Q4: Which of the following is NOT a
Q5: The figure depicts the germline organization of
Q6: Which of the following is NOT a
Q7: The figure depicts the germline organization of
Q8: The figure depicts the germline organization of
Q9: The figure depicts the germline organization of
Q10: A block in the stage of lymphocyte
Q11: Which of the following is NOT an
Unlock this Answer For Free Now!
View this answer and more for free by performing one of the following actions
Scan the QR code to install the App and get 2 free unlocks
Unlock quizzes for free by uploading documents