Question

MHC genes in humans are located on

• A. Chromosome 1.
• B. Chromosome 2.
• C. Chromosome 4.
• D. Chromosome 6.

Answer 1

The correct option is D Chromosome 6.

Major histocompatibility complex (MHC) are the proteins on the surface of cell membrane. These proteins play an important role in the recognition of the foreign antigens. There are two MHC complexes called as MHC-I and MHC-II complex. These complexes play a different role in different processes. The genes for MHC complex are located on the chromosome 6 in the case of humans. In the case of mice, these genes are on chromosome 17.

Thus, the correct answer is option D.