Many of the Ideas Raised by Ehrlich's Conception of Selective

question 2

Multiple Choice

Many of the ideas raised by Ehrlich's conception of selective theory were true.Which of the following ideas (if any) were later shown to be FALSE?

• A)Interaction between a cell-bound receptor and pathogen could induce the cell to proliferate.
• B)The specificity of receptors was determined in the host prior to exposure to a foreign antigen.
• C)The antigen selected the appropriate receptor in a specific manner.
• D)The binding of a receptor to an infectious agent was like the fit between a lock and a key.
• E)All the ideas listed were shown to be true.

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