Anatomy & Physiology
Which of the following best describes affinity maturation?
How do mutations in the variable region of BCR genes enhance antibody affinity during an immune response?
During an infection, B cells undergo mutations in their BCR genes. What process ensures that only B cells with higher-affinity BCRs survive and proliferate?
How does the relationship between affinity maturation and the immune system's memory improve long-term antigen defense?