JIPMER 2005
- Exam
- JIPMER
- Year
- 2005
- Subject
- Zoology
- Chapter
- Human Health and Diseases
JIPMER 2005 · Zoology · Human Health and Diseases
Antibody is produced by
Antibody is produced by
Options
- A-Lymphocyte
- BHeparin
- C-Lymphocyte
- DBoth (a) and (b)
Correct answer
A. -Lymphocyte
Step-by-step solution
Antibody is produced by B-lymphocyte. Lymphocytes are critical for immune reactions and of two types B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocytes. B-lymphocytes, upon contact with appropriate antigens, are transformed into plasma cells, which are responsible for the production of antibody. They produce, 20 trillion antibodies per day.