The ability of the humoral response to produce a vast array of antibodies,each with uniqueness to a given antigen is responsible for the immune system,is called:
A)memory
B)hyperimmune serum
C)heterogeneity
D)homogeneity

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Heterogeneity refers to the ability of the humoral response to produce a vast array of antibodies, each with uniqueness to a given antigen. This is what gives the immune system its ability to recognize and respond to a wide variety of foreign invaders. Memory refers to the immune system's ability to remember previous encounters with an antigen and mount a quicker and stronger response upon subsequent exposure. Hyperimmune serum refers to serum that has been collected from an individual or animal that has been deliberately immunized against a specific pathogen, and contains a higher than normal concentration of antibodies against that pathogen. Homogeneity refers to the uniformity or sameness of a population, and does not apply to the humoral response.

The Ability of the Humoral Response to Produce a Vast