Which of the following is one of the four defining characteristics of adaptive immunity?
A) specificity
B) diversity
C) memory
D) self/nonself recognition
E) all of these are defining characteristics of adaptive immunity

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All of these (specificity, diversity, memory, self/nonself recognition) are defining characteristics of adaptive immunity. Specificity refers to the ability of the immune system to recognize and target specific antigens. Diversity refers to the vast array of different antigens that the immune system can recognize. Memory refers to the ability of the immune system to remember previous encounters with antigens and mount a more efficient response upon subsequent encounters. Self/nonself recognition refers to the ability of the immune system to distinguish between the body's own tissues and foreign invaders.

Which of the Following Is One of the Four Defining