Some Activated B Cells Become _______ and Continue for Years

Question

Some activated B cells become _______ and continue for years to produce small amounts of antibody.
A) memory T cells
B) helper T cells
C) memory B cells
D) killer B cells

Accepted Answer

Activated B cells can differentiate into plasma cells, which produce large amounts of antibodies in the short term, or memory B cells, which can quickly differentiate into plasma cells if the same antigen is encountered again in the future. Memory B cells can continue to produce small amounts of antibody for years, providing long-term immunity. Memory T cells and killer B cells are not involved in antibody production. Helper T cells assist in the activation of B cells but do not become activated B cells themselves.