During the mixed lymphocyte reaction (MLR), T lymphocytes are mixed with allogeneic spleen cells. The T lymphocytes undergo extensive cell proliferation and are tracked using radiolabeled thymine. What purpose does the radiolabeled thymine serve in tracking T lymphocytes?

During the mixed lymphocyte reaction (MLR), T lymphocytes are mixed with allogeneic spleen cells. The T lymphocytes undergo extensive cell proliferation and are tracked using radiolabeled thymine. What purpose does the radiolabeled thymine serve in tracking T lymphocytes?

During the mixed lymphocyte reaction (MLR), T lymphocytes are mixed with allogeneic spleen cells. The T lymphocytes undergo extensive cell proliferation and are tracked using radiolabeled thymine. What purpose does the radiolabeled thymine serve in tracking T lymphocytes?












A. Radiolabeled thymine will be incorporated in all immunoglobulins produced by the T lymphocytes.
B. Radiolabeled thymine will be incorporated into the DNA of new T lymphocytes.
C. Radiolabeled thymine will be incorporated into the CTL receptors of TC1 cells.
D. Radiolabeled thymine will fluoresce when exposed to UV light and can be used to identify cytokine producing cells.
E. Radiolabeled thymine will be broken down into indole during ATP production by T lymphocytes.














Answer: B