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.


A
Bloom's Taxonomy: Comprehension
Section: Antibody Immune Responses
Learning Outcome: 16.25

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