Asked by Mr. and Mrs. Allen on May 09, 2024

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Which of the following is true about the clonal selection theory?

A) An antigen selects certain B cells to produce a clone of plasma cells.
B) An antibody stimulates the multiplication of B cell antigens against it.
C) T cells select those B cells that should produce antibodies, regardless of antigens.
D) T cells suppress all the B cells except the ones that should multiply and divide.
E) One B cell will give rise to plasma cells that produce antibodies against several antigens.

Clonal Selection Theory

A fundamental principle in immunology that explains how lymphocytes proliferate and differentiate in response to specific antigens, leading to immune memory.

B Cells

A type of white blood cell that plays a significant role in the body's immune response by producing antibodies.

Plasma Cells

White blood cells that produce antibodies, playing a critical role in the immune system's response to infection and disease.

  • Understand the clonal selection theory and its implications for immune response.
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Giovanni AlexanderMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
The clonal selection theory states that an antigen selects a specific B cell that possesses a receptor that can bind to that antigen, leading to the activation and proliferation of that B cell into a clone of plasma cells that produce antibodies against that antigen. This is known as clonal selection. Option B is incorrect because antibodies are produced by B cells, not B cell antigens. Option C is incorrect because B cells are selected based on their ability to recognize and bind to antigens, not by T cells. Option D is incorrect because T cells are not responsible for selectively suppressing certain B cells. Option E is incorrect because one B cell can only produce clones of plasma cells that produce antibodies against one specific antigen.