4) Which of the following statements about B-cells is incorrect?

A) B-cells differentiate into plasma cells when activated

B) B-cells require an antigen to be presented to them by other cells

C) B-cells have membrane bound antibodies called B-cell receptors

D) B-cells participate in humoral immunity

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Braxton Hensley

Biology

16 September, 17:20

4) Which of the following statements about B-cells is incorrect?

A) B-cells differentiate into plasma cells when activated

B) B-cells require an antigen to be presented to them by other cells

C) B-cells have membrane bound antibodies called B-cell receptors

D) B-cells participate in humoral immunity

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B

Explanation:

It's the T-cells that need the antigens to be presented to them for activation, via antigen presenting cells (APCs), like macrophages, dendritic cells and even B - cells themselves.

4) Which of the following statements about B-cells is incorrect?A) B-cells differentiate into plasma cells when activatedB) B-cells require an antigen to be presented to them by other cellsC) B-cells have membrane bound antibodies called B-cell receptorsD) B-cells participate in humoral immunity