One characteristic of the immune response is specificity. This means that
A) immunity starts in defined organs in the body.
B) immunity starts in specialized tissues in the body.
C) immunity is carried on by a specific group of cells of the immune system.
D) immunity is directed against a particular pathogen.
E) immunity is carried on by a specific group of tissues of the immune system.

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Specificity in the immune response means that the immune system can distinguish between different pathogens and target the immune response specifically against the pathogen it recognizes. This is why the immune system can target and remember specific viruses, bacteria, or other pathogens in a highly targeted manner.

One Characteristic of the Immune Response Is Specificity