Which of the following is responsible for initiating clonal selection?
a. T cells
b. B cells
c. Antigens
d. Lymphocytes
ANS: C
The lymphocytes remain dormant until an antigen initiates clonal selection. T cells do not initiate clonal selection. B cells are antibodies. Lymphocytes are released into the circulation as immature cells that react with antigens.
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