A child presents with chronic respiratory tract infections. All of the child's serum
immunoglobulin levels are normal. Which genetic defect below might best explain these
observations?
A) Mast cells missing IgE receptors
B) Neutrophils missing the Fc receptor for IgG
C) Genetic deficiency of the secretory piece of IgA
D) B cells missing IgD receptors
E) Genetic deficiency of IgM J chain
C
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