Questions: Which of the following is NOT true of B lymphocytes?
B lymphocytes are activated by helper T cells.
B lymphocytes mature in the bone marrow.
B lymphocytes respond to specific antigens.
B lymphocytes are the same as T cells.
Transcript text: Which of the following is NOT true of B lymphocytes?
B lymphocytes are activated by helper T cells.
B lymphocytes mature in the bone marrow.
B lymphocytes respond to specific antigens.
B lymphocytes are the same as T cells.
Solution
The answer is the fourth one: B lymphocytes are the same as T cells.
Explanation for each option:
B lymphocytes are activated by helper T cells. - This is true. Helper T cells play a crucial role in the activation of B lymphocytes.
B lymphocytes mature in the bone marrow. - This is true. B lymphocytes, or B cells, mature in the bone marrow.
B lymphocytes respond to specific antigens. - This is true. B lymphocytes are responsible for producing antibodies that respond to specific antigens.
B lymphocytes are the same as T cells. - This is not true. B lymphocytes and T lymphocytes (T cells) are different types of cells within the immune system with distinct functions and maturation processes.
Summary:
The statement "B lymphocytes are the same as T cells" is not true, making it the correct answer to the question.