Describe how programmed gene rearrangements are able to generate such incredible antibody diversity.
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This process involves the random joining of gene segments that code for the variable regions of antibodies (immunoglobulins). There are multiple V (variable), D (diversity), and J (joining) segments for both the heavy and light chains of the antibody. Each B cell Show more…
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