Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 41 - Immunology: Animal defense Systems - 41.5 - The Cellular Adaptive Response Involves T Cells and Receptors - 41.5 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 885: 2

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MHC proteins are essentially cell surface markers of genetic individuality, presenting antigens that bind to T cell receptors. Both Class I and Class II MHC proteins function to present antigens to different T lymphocytes.

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MHC proteins are essentially cell surface markers of genetic individuality, presenting antigens that bind to T cell receptors. Both Class I and Class II MHC proteins function to present antigens to different T lymphocytes.
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