Which immunoglobulin is present on the surface of immature B cells?
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Correct answer: IgM
IgM is the first immunoglobulin expressed on the surface of immature B cells, functioning as the B-cell antigen receptor. Upon maturation, most naive B cells co-express both IgM and IgD on their surface.
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