MHC moleculesa. are glycoproteins.b. attach to the plasma membrane.c. have a variable region that can bind to foreign antigens andself-antigens.d. may form an MHC-antigen complex that activates T cells.e. All of these are correct.

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MHC molecules
a. are glycoproteins.
b. attach to the plasma membrane.
c. have a variable region that can bind to foreign antigens and
self-antigens.
d. may form an MHC-antigen complex that activates T cells.
e. All of these are correct.

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MHC MOLECULES  ( e ) all of these are correct

MHC ( major histocompatibility complex ) molecules are glycoproteins and are attached to the plasma membrane . MHC are a group of genes that code for proteins found on the surfaces of cells that help the immune system recognize foreign substances . They are found in all higher vertebrates . In human beings the complex is also called the human leukocyte antigen ( HLA )system . MHC have a variable region that can bind to foreign antigens and self - antigens .

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