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Whichof these choices indicates the correct order of possible events in B-celldevelopment between the synthesis of Ig α and β and the synapse between theB-cell and the T cell.I. synthesisof surrogate light chainsII. synthesisof m (M class) heavychainsIII. synthesisof δ (D class) heavy chainsIV. synthesisof κ light chainsV. negative selection again self-recognitionnegative selectionagain self-recognition

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Whichof these choices indicates the correct order of possible events in B-celldevelopment between the synthesis of Ig α and β and the synapse between theB-cell and the T cell.I. synthesisof surrogate light chainsII. synthesisof m (M class) heavychainsIII. synthesisof δ (D class) heavy chainsIV. synthesisof κ light chainsV. negative selection again self-recognitionnegative selectionagain self-recognition

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The correct order of possible events in B-cell development between the synthesis of Ig α and β and the synapse between the B-cell and the T cell is:

I. Synthesis of surrogate light chains II. Synthesis of m (M class) heavy chains IV. Synthesis of κ light chains V. Negative selection against self-recognition III. Synthesis of δ (D class) heavy chains

Here's why:

  1. Synthesis of surrogate light chains: This is the first step in B-cell development. The surrogate light chains pair with the heavy chains to form the pre-B-cell receptor.

  2. Synthesis of m (M class) heavy chains: After the successful formation and testing of the pre-B-cell receptor, the cell proceeds to the next stage where it starts synthesizing the m heavy chains.

  3. Synthesis of κ light chains: The cell then starts synthesizing the κ light chains. These chains pair with the m heavy chains to form the B-cell receptor.

  4. Negative selection against self-recognition: The B-cell undergoes negative selection to ensure that it does not recognize self-antigens. This is to prevent autoimmune reactions.

  5. Synthesis of δ (D class) heavy chains: This is the final step before the B-cell can form a synapse with a T-cell. The δ heavy chains are synthesized and the B-cell receptor is now fully mature.

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