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What triggers B-cells to proliferate and differentiate according to the clonal selection theory?
Activation by antigens
Which scientist is credited with developing the clonal selection theory in immunology?
Sir Frank Burnet
What is the main outcome of the clonal selection theory in antibody production?
Specificity in antibody production
What results in tolerance according to the clonal selection theory?
Destruction or suppression of antigen-binding cells
What is a clone in the context of lymphocytes?
The progeny of a single cell with identical specificity to its parent cell
What is the role of plasma cells in the clonal selection theory?
Produce antibodies
Learn about the key concept of clonal selection theory in immunology, involving the proliferation of specific lymphocyte clones in response to a specific epitope. Discover how this theory was developed by Sir Frank Burnet and its application to B cells and T cells.
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