Immunology Quiz- Major Histocompatibility Complex (Mhc)

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    How many genes does MHC class II have?

    • 2 (HLA-DP alpha/beta)
    • 2 (HLA-DQ alpha/beta)
    • 4 (HLA-DP alpha/beta, HLA-DQ alpha/beta)
    • 4 (HLA-DQ alpha/beta, HLA-DR alpha/beta)
    • 6 (HLA-DP alpha/beta, HLA-DQ alpha/beta, HLA-DR alpha/beta)
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This Immunology quiz focuses on the Major Histocompatibility Complex (MHC), exploring gene encoding, polymorphism, and expression characteristics in MHC classes. It assesses understanding of genetic diversity and expression patterns critical for students and professionals in immunological studies.

Immunology Quiz- Major Histocompatibility Complex (Mhc) - Quiz

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  • 2. 

    Certain MHC haplotypes are associated with autoimmune disease. Match the disease with the HLA type:Good pasture’s syndrome

    • B27

    • DR2

    • DR3

    • DR4

    • DQ2

    Correct Answer
    A. DR2
    Explanation
    DR2 is associated with Goodpasture's syndrome.

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  • 3. 

    Class II MHC molecules accommodate____ peptides and thus____ be referred to analogously as a “hotdog in a bun”, in contrast to class I MHC molecules.

    • Smaller; Would

    • Smaller; Would not

    • Larger; Would

    • Larger; Would not

    Correct Answer
    A. Larger; Would
    Explanation
    Class II MHC molecules accommodate larger peptides and thus would be referred to analogously as a "hotdog in a bun", in contrast to class I MHC molecules.

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  • 4. 

    MHC molecules exhibit____ and immunoglobulin/TCR molecules exhibit____.

    • Allelic exclusion; Allelic exclusion

    • Allelic exclusion; Co-dominant expression

    • Co-dominant expression; Co-dominant expression

    • Co-dominant expression; Allelic exclusion

    Correct Answer
    A. Co-dominant expression; Allelic exclusion
    Explanation
    MHC molecules exhibit co-dominant expression, meaning that both alleles of the MHC gene are expressed and contribute to the overall MHC molecule. On the other hand, immunoglobulin/TCR molecules exhibit allelic exclusion, which means that only one allele of the immunoglobulin/TCR gene is expressed in each B or T cell, resulting in the production of a single type of immunoglobulin/TCR molecule.

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  • 5. 

    Class III MHC genes encode for which of the following

    • CD4+ T cells

    • CD8+ T cells

    • Compliment molecules

    • Cytokine molecules

    • C & D

    Correct Answer
    A. Compliment molecules
    Explanation
    Class III MHC genes encode for complement molecules. The complement system is an important part of the immune system that helps to recognize and eliminate pathogens. Complement molecules play a role in the activation and regulation of the complement system, which includes a cascade of proteins that can destroy pathogens directly or enhance the immune response. These molecules are not directly involved in the activation of CD4+ or CD8+ T cells or the production of cytokine molecules.

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  • 6. 

    Which of the following is NOT a structural chain in class I MHC?

    • Alpha1

    • Alpha2

    • Alpha3

    • Beta1

    • Beta2

    Correct Answer
    A. Alpha3
  • 7. 

    Certain MHC haplotypes are associated with autoimmune disease. Match the disease with the HLA type: Ankylosing spondylitis

    • B27

    • DR2

    • DR3

    • DR4

    • DQ2

    Correct Answer
    A. B27
    Explanation
    Certain MHC haplotypes, such as B27, are associated with autoimmune diseases like Ankylosing spondylitis. This means that individuals who have the B27 haplotype are more likely to develop Ankylosing spondylitis compared to those who do not have this haplotype.

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  • 8. 

    Certain MHC haplotypes are associated with autoimmune disease. Match the disease with the HLA type:Systemic lupus erythematosus

    • B27

    • DR2

    • DR3

    • DR4

    • DQ2

    Correct Answer
    A. DR3
    Explanation
    The correct answer is DR3. Certain MHC haplotypes, specifically the HLA-DR3 haplotype, have been found to be associated with an increased risk of developing systemic lupus erythematosus, an autoimmune disease. The HLA-DR3 haplotype is a genetic variant of the HLA-DR gene, which plays a role in the immune system's recognition of self and non-self antigens. This association suggests that individuals carrying the DR3 haplotype may have a genetic predisposition to developing systemic lupus erythematosus.

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  • 9. 

    MHC class I has three genes (HLA-A, HLA-B, & HLA-C). Which of the following is the correct order from most alleles (most polymorphic) to least alleles?

    • A > B > C

    • A > C > B

    • B > A > C

    • B > C > A

    • C > A > B

    • C > B > A

    Correct Answer
    A. B > A > C
    Explanation
    The correct order from most alleles (most polymorphic) to least alleles is B > A > C. This means that HLA-B has the highest number of alleles, followed by HLA-A, and then HLA-C.

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  • 10. 

    Because of a lack of genetic recombination in the MHC, blocks of alleles (haplotypes) are inherited together, and they are identical in families. Which of the following is the likely result of this?

    • Family members have identical combinations of HLA alleles, thus tissue transplantation is simple

    • Family members have identical combinations of HLA alleles, thus tissue transplantation is difficult

    • No family members have identical combinations of HLA alleles, thus tissue transplantation is simple

    • No family members have identical combinations of HLA alleles, thus tissue transplantation is difficult

    Correct Answer
    A. Family members have identical combinations of HLA alleles, thus tissue transplantation is difficult
    Explanation
    Because of a lack of genetic recombination in the MHC (Major Histocompatibility Complex), blocks of alleles (haplotypes) are inherited together, and they are identical in families. This is likely to result in:

    Family members have identical combinations of HLA alleles thus tissue transplantation is difficult.

    The lack of genetic recombination in the MHC means that family members are more likely to have the same HLA (Human Leukocyte Antigen) alleles, which can complicate tissue transplantation due to the increased risk of graft rejection.

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  • 11. 

    Certain MHC haplotypes are associated with autoimmune disease. Match the disease with the HLA type:Pemphigus vulgaris

    • B27

    • DR2

    • DR3

    • DR4

    • DQ2

    Correct Answer
    A. DR4
    Explanation
    The correct answer is DR4 because certain MHC haplotypes, including DR4, have been found to be associated with autoimmune diseases such as Pemphigus vulgaris. This suggests that individuals with the DR4 HLA type may have a higher risk of developing Pemphigus vulgaris compared to those with other HLA types.

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  • 12. 

    Which of the following MHC class II genes has the most alleles (most polymorphic)?

    • DP alpha

    • DP beta

    • DQ alpha

    • DQ beta

    • DR alpha

    • DR beta

    Correct Answer
    A. DR beta
    Explanation
    The DR beta gene has the most alleles and is the most polymorphic among the MHC class II genes. This means that there are more variations and diversity in the DR beta gene compared to the other MHC class II genes listed.

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  • 13. 

    Which of the following MHC class II genes has the lease alleles?

    • DP alpha

    • DP beta

    • DQ alpha

    • DQ beta

    • DR alpha

    • DR beta

    Correct Answer
    A. DR alpha
    Explanation
    DR alpha has the least alleles among the given MHC class II genes. This means that there are fewer variations or variants of the DR alpha gene compared to the other genes mentioned. The alleles of MHC class II genes play a crucial role in immune responses and antigen presentation, so having fewer alleles of DR alpha may indicate a lower level of genetic diversity or variability in this particular gene compared to the others.

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  • 14. 

    Evidence is accumulating showing that polymorphism in the MHC may be advantageous. Homozygosity at HLA class I has been shown to be a(n)____ with respect to HIV/AIDS. Similarly, there is evidence that homozygosity at HLA class II____ the risk of hepatitis B virus infection persisting.

    • Advantage; Decreases

    • Advantage; Increases

    • Disadvantage; Decrease

    • Disadvantage; Increase

    Correct Answer
    A. Disadvantage; Increase
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Disadvantage; Increase." The evidence mentioned in the passage suggests that homozygosity at HLA class I is advantageous with respect to HIV/AIDS, meaning that it provides some form of protection or advantage. On the other hand, homozygosity at HLA class II is associated with an increase in the risk of hepatitis B virus infection persisting, indicating a disadvantage.

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  • 15. 

    Certain MHC haplotypes are associated with autoimmune disease. Match the disease with the HLA type:Rhematoid arthritis

    • B27

    • DR2

    • DR3

    • DR4

    • DQ2

    Correct Answer
    A. DR4
    Explanation
    Certain MHC haplotypes, such as DR4, are associated with autoimmune diseases like Rheumatoid arthritis. This means that individuals who possess the DR4 HLA type are more likely to develop Rheumatoid arthritis compared to those who do not have this haplotype.

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  • 16. 

    Certain MHC haplotypes are associated with autoimmune disease. Match the disease with the HLA type: Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus

    • B27

    • DR2

    • DR3

    • DR4

    • DQ2

    Correct Answer
    A. DQ2
  • 17. 

    Certain MHC haplotypes are associated with autoimmune disease. Match the disease with the HLA type:Multiple sclerosis

    • B27

    • DR2

    • DR3

    • DR4

    • DQ2

    Correct Answer
    A. DR2
    Explanation
    Certain MHC haplotypes are associated with autoimmune diseases, including multiple sclerosis. In this case, the correct answer is DR2, which is a specific HLA type that has been found to be associated with an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis.

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