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One principal function of the Class I and Class II major histocompatibility complex S proteins is to

  • A.transduce the signal to the T-cell interior following antigen binding
  • B.mediate immunoglobulin class switching
  • C. present antigen for recognition by the T-cell antigen receptor
  • D.bind complement

Answer: C

Correct answer: present antigen for recognition by the T-cell antigen receptor

Both classes of major histocompatibility complex molecule are peptide-display platforms. Class I presents peptides from cytosolic proteins to CD8 T cells, class II presents peptides from endocytosed material to CD4 T cells. A T-cell receptor cannot see free antigen at all, which is why this presentation function is indispensable.

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