The Progeny Cells of a B-Cell Clone are Called ________

Question

The progeny cells of a B-cell clone are called ________.
A)antibodies
B)sensitized T cells
C)activated macrophages
D)plasma cells
E)bursa cells

Accepted Answer

The progeny cells of a B-cell clone are called plasma cells. Plasma cells are responsible for producing and secreting antibodies, which are proteins that recognize and bind to specific antigens. Sensitized T cells are not the progeny cells of B-cell clones, but rather a type of T cell that has been activated by exposure to an antigen. Activated macrophages are also not the progeny cells of B-cell clones, but rather a type of phagocytic immune cell that has been activated by exposure to an antigen. Bursa cells are not a term commonly used in immunology, but may refer to cells found in the bursa of Fabricius, an organ in birds that is involved in the development of the immune system.