The Process in Which Lymphocytes That Recognize Self-Antigens Are Prevented

question 81

Multiple Choice

The process in which lymphocytes that recognize self-antigens are prevented from being activated is

• A)clonal anergy.
• B)clonal deletion.
• C)clonal selection.
• D)apoptosis.

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