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the advantage of being heterozygous at the mhc is to increase the likelihood to have improved anti-pathogen immune response.

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Yes, that is correct. Heterozygosity at the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) can increase the diversity of antigens that can be recognized by the immune system, thereby increasing the likelihood of an improved immune response to various pathogens. This is known as heterozygote advantage or overdominance, and it is thought to be one reason why genetic diversity is maintained in natural populations.

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