A newborn who is accidentally given a drug that destroys the thymus would most likely _____
A) lack class I major histocompatability (MHC) molecules on cell surfaces
B) lack innate immunity
C) be unable to genetically rearrange antigen receptors
D) be unable to differentiate and mature T cells
E) have a reduced number of B cells and be unable to form antibodies
Answer: D
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