The diversity of MHC class I and II genes is due to _____. (Select all that apply.)

a. gene rearrangements similar to those observed in T-cell receptor genes
b. the existence of many similar genes encoding MHC molecules in the genome
c. somatic hypermutation
d. extensive polymorphism at many of the alleles
e. isotype switching.


B,D

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