Which of the following enables almost all cells of the body to be recognized by an individual's immune system as "self"?

A. The presence of  class I MHC molecules on cell surfaces
B. The presence of class II MHC molecules on cell surfaces
C. The presence of ABO antigenic markers on cell surfaces
D. The presence of Ig D molecules on cell surfaces


Answer: A

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