Clonal deletion that removes lymphocytes that recognize any self antigens that are present is known as

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Negative selection is the process of removing lymphocytes that recognize self antigens, thus preventing autoimmune reactions. Positive selection, on the other hand, selects for lymphocytes that can recognize self-MHC molecules, ensuring that the immune system can recognize intruders presented on the self-MHC molecules. Neutralization is a mechanism by which antibodies bind to antigens and prevent them from binding to host cells or tissues, but it is not the process of clonal deletion.

Clonal Deletion That Removes Lymphocytes That Recognize Any Self Antigens