Multiple Choice
An important advantage of having two gene loci (κ and λ) for the light chain is
A) that the likelihood of a successful rearrangement of light-chain genes increases.
B) that immunoglobulins are homogeneous and not heterogeneous in mature B cells.
C) that different effector functions are conferred by the two different light-chain loci.
D) that surrogate light-chain transcription cannot compete with κ and λ transcription and enables B-cell development.
E) all of the above.
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