Immunology Questions

1995

Either "How can the functions of lymphocyte cell surface molecules be 
explored?"

Or "Various estimates suggest that an individual human can produce between 
10^6 and 10^12 different antibodies.  What mechanisms are used to generate 
so many closely related but distinct molecules?"

1996

"What is known of the mechanisms underlying the processing of antigens for 
presentation to T lymphocytes?"

1997

"How are monoclonal antibodies made?  Discuss, with examples, the way in 
which monoclonal antibodies have been used to analyse molecules on the 
lymphocyte surface."

1998

"How do major histocompatibility (MHC) molecules participate in the immune 
response?"

1999

"How have biochemical approaches been used to define the intracellular 
pathways involved in antigen processing?  Why do antigens have to be 
processed?"

2000

"Describe the role of the innate immune system in the response to 
bacteria."

"Give an account of the story of a B-lymphocyte from the time of its 
differentiation from a stem cell until it produces a specific antibody."