What is clonal selection?

Clonal selection can be defined as methods or processes that shows (describes) tthe way lymphocytes do react or respond to the various different types of antigens present in a particular body. Clonal selection is of the notion that lymphocytes are taken during antigen presentation.

Explanation:

Clonal selection is important as it is sometimes used during negative selection during T cell maturation. it is believe to be a major cause mutations of antigen-binding affinity in memory cells during clonal expansion.