Each of the following statements regarding B lymphocytes is TRUE except
A) B cells mature in the bone marrow and then leave to populate germinal centers in the secondary lymphoid tissue (spleen, lymph nodes, etc.) .
B) Rearrangements of VDJ heavy chain genes and VJ light chain genes appear to be completely random.
C) A B cell is considered to be fully matured when it is secreting antibody.
D) When B cells encounter their corresponding antigen, they undergo rapid proliferation and conversion to plasma cells.
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