Topic 4: Colonal Selective Theory

Question 1

clonal selection postulates

Answer 1

1. each lymphocytes bear a single type of receptor with a unique specificity (generated by VDJ recombination)
2. receptor occupation required for cell activation
3. the differentiated effector cells derived from an activated lymphocytes will bear receptors of identical specificity as the parent cell
4. those lymphocytes bearing receptors for self molecule

Question 2

clonal selection theory definition

Answer 2

scientific theory in immunology that explains the functions of cells of the immune system (lymphocytes) in response to specific antigens invading the body