Which of the following is the first step in the clonal selection theory for antibody production?
A)binding of an antigen to an antibody on a B lymphocyte stimulates the cell to replicate
B)B stem cells in the bone marrow differentiate to become B lymphocytes
C)immunoglobulins are exposed on the outer surfaces of the B lymphocytes
D)effector B cells and memory cells are produced
E)helper T cells recognize a bound antigen, bind to B lymphocytes and stimulate B cell reproduction

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The first step in the clonal selection theory for antibody production is the differentiation of B stem cells in the bone marrow into B lymphocytes, which have the potential to produce a vast array of different antibody molecules.

Which of the Following Is the First Step in the Clonal