When an immature T-cell enters the thymus, there is a rearrangement of genes coding for the T-cell receptor. What immune protein produced by B lymphocytes undergoes an analogous development?

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Immunoglobulin, produced by B lymphocytes, undergoes a similar gene rearrangement process during its development, analogous to the T-cell receptor rearrangement in T-cells. This process is essential for the diversity of the antigen receptors.

When an Immature T-Cell Enters the Thymus, There Is a Rearrangement