The MHC is important in a T cell's ability to
A) distinguish self from nonself.
B) recognize specific parasitic pathogens.
C) identify specific bacterial pathogens.
D) identify specific viruses.
E) recognize differences among types of cancer.

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The MHC, or major histocompatibility complex, plays a crucial role in the immune system's ability to distinguish self from nonself. T cells recognize antigen-presenting cells displaying antigens bound to MHC molecules and can identify foreign or abnormal cells.

The MHC Is Important in a T Cell's Ability to