What Is the Explanation for Why B Cells Come in So

question 50

Multiple Choice

What is the explanation for why B cells come in so many different types that can produce so many different antibodies?

• A)The genome of B cells is much larger than other body cells.
• B)B cells can recombine their genes with T cells.
• C)B cells can recombine their genes with the pathogen.
• D)B cells have gene fragments that can shuffle or recombine.
• E)B cells can regulate shape to match the antigen.

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