Question

what is the functional differene between B-cells and T-cells?


class 12th CBSE Biology sample paper

Answer 1

B-Lymphocytes:

1)They are formed and matured in bone marrow.

2)They produce antibody against antigen. The  immune response produced is called humoral or Antibody mediated immunity.

3)They do not respond to organ transplant.

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T-lymphocytes:

1)They are formed in bone marrow, but maturation occurs in thymus gland.

2)They directly attach the antigen or direct B-cells to produce antibody. they produce cell-mediated immune response .

3)They respond to organ transplantation.