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Infections like tuberculosis tend to increase the count of B lymphocytes in our body. They are known to produce antibodies. To understand why our bodies require more antibodies in the system, we need to know it's functions. Choose the correct functions of antibodies.


A

Destroy the bacteria by disintegrating their cell membrane.

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Neutralise the toxin of the antigens.

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They are capable of destroying cancer cells and cells affected by a virus.

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Destroy the pathogens by stimulating other white blood cells.

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The correct options are
A

Destroy the bacteria by disintegrating their cell membrane.


B

Neutralise the toxin of the antigens.


D

Destroy the pathogens by stimulating other white blood cells.


B lymphocyte's primary function is to produce chemical substances known as antibodies to act against foreign bodies known as antigens. These antibodies can destroy bacteria by disintegrating and rupturing their cell membrane. They play an integral role in neutralising the toxins produced by the antigens. They are also capable of stimulating other white blood cells to make them destroy antigens as well. However, these cells are not capable of destroying cancer cells and cells affected by a virus.


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