MHC class I expression is polygenic, and each individual encodes three MHC class I genes called HLA-A, HLA-B and HLA-C inherited from each parent; resulting in a total of 6 MHC class I molecules expressed on each cell. Which of the following is correct?

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Each MHC class I molecule can potentially present their own set of peptides.

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Each set of 3 MHC class I molecules expressed from one chromosome will present the same set of peptides.

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All six MHC class I molecules can only present the same set of peptides.

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Having six MHC class I molecules expressed indicates that the CD8 CTL response is more important that the CD4 T helper response.

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MHC class I expression is polygenic, and each individual encodes three MHC class...

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