Question

1. Opsonization involves:

Select one:

a. The binding of an antibody to an epitope on a pathogen

b. Rearrangement V and J regions of the light chain locus

c. Recombination of different V, D, and J regions of the heavy chain locus

d. Expression of MHC Class I proteins on all nucleated cells for recognition of self

e. Subtle mutation of the heavy and light chain genes to optimize antibody structure

2. Which of these produces and secretes antibodies in the body?

Select one or more:

a. Bacteria

b. Plasma cell

c. Red blood cell

d. Virus

3. What is a specific term for a bacterial or other foreign protein that initiates antibody production by the body?

Select one:

a. Peptide

b. MHC II molecule

c. Complement

d. Antigen

Answer 1

The answers are:

1) (a) The binding of an antibody to an epitope on a pathogen

2) (b) Plasma cell

3) (d) Antigen