Which of the following statements concerning plasma cells is FALSE?

A. They live for many years and function as memory cells.
B. They are descended from activated B cells.
C. They can produce large quantities of antibodies on a daily basis.
D. They secrete a single type of antibody molecule specific for a single epitope.
E. The antibodies they produce can remain in circulation for weeks.


Answer: A

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