The earliest identifiable cells of T-Cell lineage during maturation are_______________?

Correct answer: A. CD7+ Pro-T-Cells

  • A. CD7+ Pro-T-Cells
  • B. CD5+ Pre-T-Cells
  • C. CD8+ Pro-T-Cells
  • D. CD8+ Pre-T-Cells

Explanation

CD7 is the earliest reliable T-lineage marker and appears on pro-T cells before the later CD4 or CD8 stages. CD5 and CD8 are acquired later during thymic maturation.

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