Life: The Science of Biology 11th Edition

Published by W. H. Freeman
ISBN 10: 1-31901-016-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-31901-016-4

Chapter 41 - Immunology: Animal defense Systems - 41.4 - The Humoral Adaptive Response Involves Antibodies - 41.4 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 882: 1

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B cells begin by synthesizing and presenting a receptor protein on their surface. When an antigen-activated B cell is activated, it gives rise to countless clones of plasma cells and memory cells, which release antibodies into the bloodstream.

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B cells begin by synthesizing and presenting a receptor protein on their surface. When an antigen-activated B cell is activated, it gives rise to countless clones of plasma cells and memory cells, which release antibodies into the bloodstream.
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