Without the positive selection process in lymphocyte maturation ________.
A) NK cells would be non-functional
B) monocytes would not be able to migrate into infected tissue and differentiate into macrophages
C) T-cells would not be able to properly bind to APC's and therefore not be activated by them
D) autoimmune diseases would be likely to result

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Positive selection ensures that T-cells can recognize self-MHC molecules, which is necessary for them to bind to antigen-presenting cells (APCs) and become activated. Without this process, T-cells would not be able to properly bind to APCs.

Without the Positive Selection Process in Lymphocyte Maturation ________