The Generation of Clonal Diversity Includes a Process That

question 24

Multiple Choice

The generation of clonal diversity includes a process that:

• A) Involves antigens that select those lymphocytes with compatible receptors.
• B) Allows the differentiation of cells into antibody-secreting plasma cells or mature T cells.
• C) Takes place in the primary (central) lymphoid organs.
• D) Causes antigens to expand and diversify their populations.

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Definitions:

Cardiac Muscle Fiber

Specialized muscle fibers found in the heart, characterized by their striations, intercalated discs, and ability to contract rhythmically.

Chloride Ions

Negatively charged ions (Cl-) that are an essential component of bodily fluids and play key roles in fluid balance and transmission of nerve impulses.

Osmosis

The spontaneous passage of water or other solvents through a semi-permeable membrane from a region of low solute concentration to one of higher concentration.

Metaphase

A stage of cell division where chromosomes are aligned at the cell's equator before being separated into daughter cells.