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What type of proteins are produced by B-lymphocytes in response to pathogens in our blood?

Options

  1. AInterferons
  2. BAntibodies
  3. CLight chains
  4. DHeavy chains

Correct answer

B. Antibodies

Step-by-step solution

Acquired immunity is characterized by being pathogen specific, meaning that it is specific to a particular pathogen encountered by the body. The primary and secondary immune responses are carried out with the help of two special types of lymphocytes present in our blood, i.e., B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocytes. B-lymphocytes produce an army of proteins in response to pathogens in our blood to fight them. These proteins are called antibodies .An antibody is represented as H₂L₂, with two small peptide chains called lig

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