Match the following structural characteristics with either MHC class I (I), class II (II), or both (I & II)

a. Contains ?2-microglobulin
b. Contains two transmembrane domains
c. Binds 8-10 amino acid peptides
d. Contains two heavy chains
e. Has closed ends on the peptide binding groove


a. Contains ?2-microglobulin ________
Answer: I
b. Contains two transmembrane domains ________
Answer: II
c. Binds 8-10 amino acid peptides ________
Answer: I
d. Contains two heavy chains ________
Answer: II
e. Has closed ends on the peptide binding groove ________
Answer: I

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