In terms of V,D,and J segment arrangement,the T-cell receptor α-chain locus resembles the immunoglobulin _______ locus,whereas the T-cell receptor β-chain locus resembles the immunoglobulin _______ locus:

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The T-cell receptor (TCR) α-chain locus resembles the immunoglobulin κ light chain locus because both contain V and J segments but no D segments. The TCR β-chain locus is similar to the immunoglobulin heavy chain locus, as both contain V, D, and J segments.

In Terms of V,D,and J Segment Arrangement,the T-Cell Receptor α-Chain