Clonal selection implies that
A) brothers and sisters have similar immune responses.
B) antigens increase mitosis in specific lymphocytes.
C) only certain cells can produce interferon.
D) a B cell has multiple types of antigen receptors.
E) the body selects which antigens it will respond to.

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Clonal selection theory suggests that antigens stimulate the production of specific lymphocytes, leading to their mitosis and proliferation. This process leads to the selection of a specific group of lymphocytes that can recognize and bind to the antigen. Therefore, choice B is the correct answer. Choices A, C, and D are not related to the process of clonal selection. Choice E is partially correct, but it doesn't correctly explain the mechanism of clonal selection.

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