MDCAT Biology MCQ #1711

During a tissue transplant, the recipient's immune system identifies the donor cells as foreign. Which surface structure is primarily responsible for this recognition?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #1711

  1. Question 1

    Q1. During a tissue transplant, the recipient's immune system identifies the donor cells as foreign. Which surface structure is primarily responsible for this recognition?

    • A) Phospholipid bilayer
    • B) Cytoskeleton
    • C) Cholesterol
    • D) Glycocalyx

    Answer: Glycocalyx

    Explanation: The glycocalyx, composed of glycolipids and glycoproteins, acts as a biological marker for cell-to-cell recognition and immune response.