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 these

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Antigenic or molecular mimicry occurs when the immune system mistakenly attacks host tissue that contains antigens similar to those on pathogens such as bacteria or viruses. This can lead to autoimmune diseases as the immune system may attack self-tissue that resembles the pathogen.

Antigenic or Molecular Mimicry _____