Question

The adaptive immune system is capable of mounting specific responses to particular microorganisms because

Answer 1

Answer: because stem cells make different antigen receptors depending on the invading microorganism.

Explanation:

The immune system is a host defense system comprising many biological structures and processes within an organism that protects against disease.

Therefore, to function properly, an immune system must detect a wide variety of agents, known as pathogens, from viruses to parasitic worms, and distinguish them from the organism's own healthy tissue.