Clonal deletion removes

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Clonal deletion is a mechanism that ensures self-tolerance by eliminating immature lymphocytes that have the potential to mount an immune response against self-antigens. This helps to prevent autoimmunity. Therefore, option B is the correct choice. Option A is incorrect because clonal deletion is not involved in removing aging memory cells. Option C is incorrect because it refers to the process of passive immunity transfer and is not related to clonal deletion. Option D is incorrect because mature effector cells are not targeted by clonal deletion. Option E is incorrect because clonal selection is a mechanism by which B and T cells that recognize specific antigens proliferate, whereas clonal deletion eliminates self-reactive B and T cells.

Clonal Deletion Removes