Which statement provides the best explanation of the need for self-tolerance screening of lymphocytes?

Lymphocytes which would attack the body's own tissues are never generated.

The process which generates the vast array of diverse antigen receptors is a random process that could produce receptors which will bind to the body's own tissues.

The process which generates the vast array of diverse antigen receptors is a highly-controlled process, so the generation of receptors which can bind to the body's own tissues is a rare occurrence due to a genetic mutation.

Self-tolerance involves "self" lymphocytes which bind to and form a protective layer over all body tissues.

It is necessary to have some lymphocytes with receptors that are self-tolerant to respond to intracellular infections by viruses.


The process which generates the vast array of diverse antigen receptors is a random process that could produce receptors which will bind to the body's own tissues.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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