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Which type of antigen-presenting molecule is found on all nucleated cells?

a) MHC I
b) MHC II
c) CD4
d) CD8

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MHC I molecules are found on all nucleated cells and are involved in presenting antigens to effector T cells. MHC II molecules are present only on antigen-presenting cells such as macrophages, dendritic cells, and B cells for activating helper T cells.

Step-by-step explanation:

The type of antigen-presenting molecule found on all nucleated cells is MHC I (major histocompatibility complex class I). MHC I molecules are essential for presenting normal self-antigens as well as abnormal or nonself pathogens to the effector T cells involved in cellular immunity. On the other hand, MHC II molecules are found only on specific antigen-presenting cells like macrophages, dendritic cells, and B cells, and they are instrumental in presenting pathogen antigens for the initial activation of helper T cells.

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