B lymphocytes develop immunocompetence in the ________.
A) bone marrow
B) lymph nodes
C) thymus
D) spleen

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B lymphocytes, also known as B cells, develop immunocompetence in the bone marrow. This is where they undergo a series of genetic rearrangements that enable them to produce a vast array of unique surface molecules, called B cell receptors, capable of recognizing different antigens. Once the B cells have matured and gained self-tolerance, they are released from the bone marrow and circulate in the blood and lymphatic system to be activated by an encounter with a specific antigen.

B Lymphocytes Develop Immunocompetence in the ________