The process by which a T or B cells responds to an initial activation by an antigen is known as ____.

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Clonal expansion refers to the process by which a single activated T or B cell undergoes repeated rounds of cell division to produce a large population of identical cells that specifically recognize and respond to the antigen that initiated the immune response. This is a key step in the adaptive immune response, as it allows for the generation of a sufficient number of immune cells to effectively combat the invading pathogen.

The Process by Which a T or B Cells Responds