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QWhat is the process of formation of a large number of effector cells against a particular antigen called?

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  • A Mass replication ✔ ✖
  • B Clonal selection ✔ ✖
  • C IgM ✔ ✖
  • D IgE ✔ ✖
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Clonal selection is the process of formation of a large number of effector cells against a particular antigen. It involves the formation of a clone of cells by each activated T-lymphocyte and antibody-producing plasma cells by activated B-lymphocyte, each exhibiting the specificity for the same antigen.

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