Immunology: Clonal Selection Theory
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What triggers B-cells to proliferate and differentiate according to the clonal selection theory?

  • Random differentiation of lymphoid stem cells
  • Differentiation into effector cells
  • Production of memory cells
  • Activation by antigens (correct)
  • Which scientist is credited with developing the clonal selection theory in immunology?

  • Jonas Salk
  • Louis Pasteur
  • Sir Frank Burnet (correct)
  • Robert Koch
  • What is the main outcome of the clonal selection theory in antibody production?

  • Clonal destruction of B-cells
  • Specificity in antibody production (correct)
  • Production of diverse antigens
  • Random proliferation of lymphocytes
  • What results in tolerance according to the clonal selection theory?

    <p>Destruction or suppression of antigen-binding cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a clone in the context of lymphocytes?

    <p>The progeny of a single cell with identical specificity to its parent cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of plasma cells in the clonal selection theory?

    <p>Produce antibodies</p> Signup and view all the answers

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