Which cells produce antibodies?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: B. B lymphocytes that have become plasma cells
- Step 1: Antibodies are secreted proteins that bind antigens. Step 2. Activated B cells differentiate into plasma cells that make them. Answer: B lymphocytes that have become plasma cells. Why not the others: T cells act directly or coordinate; red cells and platelets do not make antibodies.
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