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Lymphocytes mature into effector cells in

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Bone marrow

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Spleen

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Thymus

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Blood

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Solution

The correct option is B Spleen
Bone marrow and thymus are Primary lymphoid organs where immature lymphocytes differentiate into antigen sensitive lymphocytes.

Spleen is secondary lymphoid organ where lymphocytes interact with antigens and become effector cells.

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Q. Following are the statements about B-lymphocytes. Identify which statements given below are correct?

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