T cells or B cells that are capable of responding to a specific antigen by binding to it with antigen-specific receptors that appear on the lymphocyte's surface are considered ________.
A) clones
B) complement
C) self-tolerant
D) immunocompetent

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Lymphocytes that possess antigen-specific receptors on their surface are known as immunocompetent cells. This means that they have the ability to recognize a specific antigen and mount a response against it. A and B are incorrect because clones and complement are not related to the ability of lymphocytes to respond to an antigen. Self-tolerance refers to the ability of the immune system to distinguish between self and non-self antigens and is not directly related to immunocompetence.

T Cells or B Cells That Are Capable of Responding