The term clonal in clonal selection refers to the fact that
A) a lymphocyte can be easily converted into a stem cell line for laboratory research.
B) a single activated B cell produces many identical copies of the antibody,which react to the antigen that activated the B cell.
C) an activated B cell can convert itself quickly into helper and cytotoxic T cells that are specific for the same antigen.
D) once activated,a specific lymphocyte divides mitotically,producing identical copies of itself.

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Clonal selection refers to the process where a specific lymphocyte, once activated by an antigen, divides mitotically to produce identical copies (clones) of itself, which are specific to that antigen.

The Term Clonal in Clonal Selection Refers to the Fact