Identifying combinations of _______ alleles is useful in tissue typing,establishing identity,and estimating disease risk.
A) HIV
B) CCR5
C) HLA
D) antibody
E) erythrocyte

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HLA (human leukocyte antigen) alleles play a critical role in the immune system and are highly variable between individuals. Tissue typing, establishing identity, and estimating disease risk often involve analyzing combinations of HLA alleles. HIV, CCR5, antibody, and erythrocyte alleles may also be analyzed in certain contexts, but are less commonly used for the purposes listed in the question.

Identifying Combinations of _______ Alleles Is Useful in Tissue Typing,establishing