Clonal selection
A) determines the pool of mature leukocytes that will be stimulated by macrophages.
B) requires the activation of natural killer cells.
C) describes the proliferation of B and T lymphocytes after they have been activated by an antigen.
D) requires the presence and activation of complement.

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Clonal selection refers to the process by which specific B and T cells are selected and activated by an antigen, leading to their proliferation and differentiation into effector cells. This process is crucial in the adaptive immune response, where the activation of a few cells with specific receptors can result in the production of a large number of cells that can recognize and eliminate the invading pathogen. Choices A, B, and D are not accurate descriptions of clonal selection.

Clonal Selection