Microbiology Fundamentals: A Clinical Approach
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Author: Cowan
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Chapter 13, Problem 19Q
Summary Introduction
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Activated B cells divide rapidly and differentiate into plasma cells. The formed plasma cells are responsible for the production of antibodies. The antibody molecule is a Y shaped structure comprised of four chains that form an antibody structure.
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