LIFE SCIENCE

OBJECTIVE LIFE SCIENCE

SIGNALLING IMMUNOLOGY CANCER

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is another name for B cells that produce antibodies?
A
plasma cells
B
memory cells
C
natural killer cells
D
macrophages
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -B-cells make antibodies in response to antigens (antibody generators). Antigens are markers that allow your immune system to identify substances in your body, including harmful ones like viruses and bacteria. B-cells are also called B lymphocytes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Immunoglobulins. Immunoglobulins (Ig) are Y-shaped protein molecules, called antibodies, that are made by plasma cells. An immunoglobulin is made up of 4 parts called chains.

Detailed explanation-3: -Abstract. Terminally differentiated B cell, the plasma cell, is the sole cell type capable of producing antibodies in our body.

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