Multiple choice

The HIV virus attacks T-helper cells, knocking out the body's ability to defend itself against infections. Helper CD4+ T lymphocytes recognise which of the following types of molecules on dendritic cells?

  1. HLA class I antigen

  2. HLA class III antigen

  3. Processed peptides from antigen

  4. CD8 antigen

  5. Surface immunoglobulin
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C Correct answer
Explanation

But only if the T cell has the correct antigen specificity in the TCR AND the same HLA class II antigens.

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