The mechanisms of joining and random deletion account for only a part of antibody diversity. Vast numbers of unique immunoglobulins are also produced by

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Mutations, specifically somatic hypermutation, contribute to the diversity of antibodies by introducing point mutations in the variable regions of immunoglobulin genes, leading to the production of antibodies with varied affinities for antigens.

The Mechanisms of Joining and Random Deletion Account for Only