Describe the binding site for superantigens on T cells andAPCs. How does this relate to the activation of a much largerpopulation of T cells than normal upon exposure tosuperantigens?

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Q: Explain the difference between a T-cell-dependent and a T-cellindependentresponse.

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Q: When T cells are activated by recognizing peptide:MHC complexes on dendritic cells in the lymph…

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