When physicians perform an organ transplant,they choose a donor whose tissues match those of the recipient as closely as possible.Which of the following cell components are being matched?

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The cell-surface carbohydrates are responsible for tissue typing in organ transplants. Matching these molecules as closely as possible ensures that the recipient's immune system will not view the transplanted organ as foreign and attack it.

When Physicians Perform an Organ Transplant,they Choose a Donor Whose