Which of the following are characteristics of B cells?
Select all that apply.
Interact with antigen-presenting cells
undergo mitosis when exposed to the correct antigen
secrete antibodies
have receptors for antigens on their surface
i think its B and C
I believe it is C and D. But not 100% positive.
From Google
B cells, also known as B lymphocytes, are a type of white blood cell of the lymphocyte subtype. They function in the humoral immunity component of the adaptive immune system by secreting antibodies. ... BCRs allow the B cell to bind to a specific antigen, against which it will initiate an antibody response.
You are correct. B cells undergo mitosis when exposed to the correct antigen and secrete antibodies. The options B and C are the correct characteristics of B cells.
To determine the correct answer, let's analyze each option and see if it applies to B cells:
A) Interact with antigen-presenting cells: This statement is true. B cells interact with antigen-presenting cells to recognize and bind to antigens.
B) Undergo mitosis when exposed to the correct antigen: This statement is also true. When B cells encounter an antigen that matches their specific receptor, they undergo mitosis to produce more B cells.
C) Secrete antibodies: This statement is true. B cells are responsible for producing and releasing antibodies, which are proteins that recognize and neutralize pathogens.
D) Have receptors for antigens on their surface: This statement is also true. B cells possess specific receptors on their surface that allow them to recognize and bind to antigens.
Based on our analysis, it appears that all of the options (A, B, C, and D) are characteristics of B cells. Therefore, the correct answer would be to select all of the statements.