Which statement best describes the concept of clonal selection?
A) V, J, and C gene segments are rearranged
B) an antigen can provoke production of high amounts of specific antibodies
C) HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) can disrupt the immune system
D) macrophages can recognize specific T cells and B cells

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Clonal selection is a fundamental concept in immunology that describes how an antigen specifically selects which lymphocyte clones (either B cells or T cells) will proliferate and produce a large amount of specific antibodies against that antigen. This process ensures that the immune response is highly specific to the pathogen encountered.

Which Statement Best Describes the Concept of Clonal Selection