The diversity of MHC class I and II genes is due to _____.(Select all that apply.)

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B) The MHC (Major Histocompatibility Complex) region contains many genes encoding for the different variants of MHC molecules, contributing to the diversity of MHC class I and II molecules. D) Extensive polymorphism, or the presence of multiple alleles at a given locus within a population, significantly increases the diversity of MHC molecules, allowing for a wide range of antigen presentation.

The Diversity of MHC Class I and II Genes Is