T cells that undergo positive and negative selection ensure that

a. mature T cells only react strongly with foreign antigens.
b. mature T cells react with foreign and self antigens.
c. mature T cells react strongly with foreign antigens or do not react at all.
d. mature T cells react strongly with self antigens.


Answer: A

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