Antigenic or molecular mimicry _____.
A)occurs when T cells attack tissue antigens similar to bacterial antigens
B)involves self reactive T cells hiding in the thymus
C)leads to an increase in the number of regulatory T cells
D)none of the above

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Antigenic or molecular mimicry occurs when T cells attack tissue antigens that are similar to bacterial antigens. This can happen because certain bacterial antigens share similarities with self-antigens, causing the immune system to attack both the foreign and self-antigens. This can lead to autoimmune conditions.

Antigenic or Molecular Mimicry _____