Question

During the cloning phase of T-cell activation, what characteristic does each clone of the T-cell retain?

Options

• Specificity to multiple antigens

• The ability to directly destroy pathogens

• The capacity to produce antibodies

• Specificity to a single antigen

Answer 1

During cloning, the T-cell reproduces itself, and each clone remains specific to a single antigen. This ensures that the immune response is targeted and precise, with each cloned T-cell maintaining the same antigen specificity as the original parent T-cell. This specificity is crucial for effective cellular immunity.