________ determines which B-cell is cloned in an antibody-mediated response.

A) The antibody
B) The antigen
C) A macrophage
D) Complement
E) A neutrophil

Antibody-mediated Response

The antibody-mediated response is an immune response where B cells produce specific antibodies targeting and neutralizing pathogens, a key aspect of the body's adaptive immunity.

The Antigen

A substance that, when introduced into the body, triggers an immune response by prompting the production of antibodies.

B-cell

A type of white blood cell crucial to the immune system, responsible for producing antibodies.