1. Name and briefly describe the function of three different classes of proteins that participate in recognition events to regulate immune responses. 2. Toll receptors bind ligands through diverse mechanisms. Briefly describe the three binding mechanisms discussed in class for TLR1/2, TLR3 and TLR4.

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Q: 7. Of the millions of antigen receptors, how many types would be found on a single B or T cell?

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