What role does the C domain play in cell surface proteins that interact directly with antigens?

What will be an ideal response?


Answer: C domains provide structural integrity for the antigen-binding molecules, attach V domains to the cytoplasmic membrane, and give each protein its characteristic shape. C domains also provide recognition sites for accessory molecules.

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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

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Which of the following choices is NOT a potential disadvantage to sexual reproduction?

A) Finding a mate is energetically expensive. B) Finding a mate may increase the risk of predation. C) Copulation may not produce offspring. D) Sexual reproduction reduces linkage disequilibrium. E) None of the above.

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The overall reaction for the aerobic respiration of glucose is summarized as:

a. C6H12O6 + 6 O2 + 6 H2O ? 6 CO2 + 12 H2O + Energy. b. C4H12O4 + 12 H2O + 6 CO2 ? 6 O2 + ATP + Energy. c. C4H12O4 + 6 O2 + 6 H2O ? 6 CO2 + ATP + Energy. d. C4H12O2 + 6 O2 + ATP ? 6 CO2 + 12 H2O + Energy. e. C6H12O6 + 6 H2O ? 6 CO2 + 12 H2 + Energy

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In bacteria the RNA polymerase holoenzyme consists of?

a. a sigma subunit and the core polymerase b. a sigma subunit, the core polymerase, and EF-Tu c. the sigma subunit and a ribosome d. the core polymerase and EF-G

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