The clonal selection theory implies that
A)related people have similar immune responses.
B)antigens activate specific lymphocytes.
C)only certain cells can produce interferon.
D)memory cells are present at birth.
E)the body selects which antigens it will respond to.

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The clonal selection theory proposes that antigens selectively activate specific lymphocyte clones in order to elicit an immune response. This is the basis for the specificity of the immune system. A, C, D, and E are all incorrect because they are not direct implications of the clonal selection theory.

The Clonal Selection Theory Implies That