++ +++ +++ +++ +++ FIGURE 15.14 Affinity Maturation B cells that bind antigen for the longest duration are the most likely to proliferate. The plus signs indicate the relative quality of binding of the antibody to the antigen; those in green indicate the most "fit" to continue proliferating.
++ +++ +++ +++ +++ FIGURE 15.14 Affinity Maturation B cells that bind antigen for the longest duration are the most likely to proliferate. The plus signs indicate the relative quality of binding of the antibody to the antigen; those in green indicate the most "fit" to continue proliferating.
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