Which type of lymphatic cell is responsible for producingantibodies?a. macrophageb. helper T-lymphocytec. plasma celld. NK cell
Which type of lymphatic cell is responsible for producing
antibodies?
a. macrophage
b. helper T-lymphocyte
c. plasma cell
d. NK cell
An antibody or immunoglobin is defined as the Y-shaped protective glycoprotein molecules, synthesized by the immune system that is responsible for recognizing and neutralizing foreign invaders such as bacteria and viruses. It is composed of two heavy chains and two light polypeptide chains. The N-terminal of these polypeptides are important for antigen binding and are called the antigen-binding (Fab) domains.
B lymphocyte undergoes activation, in response to an antigen to proliferate and differentiate into plasma cells and memory B cells. These plasma cells are antibody-producing cells. The antibodies are responsible for providing humoral immunity. A single plasma cell can secrete thousands of antibodies having specificity towards the same antigenic epitope with which the naive B cell was activated.
Hence, the correct option is c.
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