Which one among the following cells produces antibodies against a foreign antigen ?
[amp_mcq option1=”Lymphocytes” option2=”Erythrocytes” option3=”Eosinophils” option4=”Platelets” correct=”option1″]
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UPSC NDA-1 – 2024
Lymphocytes produce antibodies against a foreign antigen.
Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell crucial to the immune system. Specifically, B lymphocytes (B cells) are responsible for producing antibodies. Upon encountering an antigen, B cells differentiate into plasma cells, which are highly specialized in synthesizing and secreting large quantities of specific antibodies to target and neutralize the antigen.