Clonal Selection of B Cells Activated by Antigen Exposure Leads

Question

Clonal selection of B cells activated by antigen exposure leads to production of
A)large numbers of neutrophils.
B)large quantities of the antigen initially recognized.
C)vast numbers of B cells with random antigen-recognition receptors.
D)long-lived erythrocytes that can later secrete antibodies for the antigen.
E)short-lived plasma cells that secrete antibodies for the antigen.

Accepted Answer

Clonal selection of B cells activated by antigen exposure leads to the production of short-lived plasma cells that secrete antibodies for the antigen. This is part of the adaptive immune response, where B cells with specific antigen receptors are selected to proliferate and differentiate into antibody-secreting plasma cells. These plasma cells produce large quantities of antibodies against the specific antigen, which helps to neutralize and eliminate it from the body.