Why are so many different antibodies able to be made by the immune system?
A)because mistakes are made during translation
B)because mistakes are made during transcription
C)because mistakes are made during reverse transcription
D)because thousands of different DNA rearrangements are possible
E)because thousands of different mRNA alterations are possible

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The immune system is able to produce thousands of different antibodies due to the fact that there are thousands of different DNA rearrangements that can occur during the development and activation of B cells. This allows for a vast array of possible combinations of antibody genes, resulting in a diverse set of antigens that can be recognized and attacked by the immune system.

Why Are So Many Different Antibodies Able to Be Made