Question

the ____________________ are specialized lymphocytes that produce antibodies. each lymphocyte makes a specific antibody that is capable of destroying a specific antigen.

b cells
bacilli
immunoglobulins
t cells

Explanation:

Identify the cell type described

The question asks for specialized lymphocytes that produce antibodies.

Evaluate the given options

• B cells (B lymphocytes) are the white blood cells responsible for producing specific antibodies against antigens.
• bacilli are rod-shaped bacteria, not lymphocytes.
• immunoglobulins are the antibodies themselves, not the cells that produce them.
• T cells are lymphocytes involved in cell-mediated immunity, not direct antibody production.

Select the correct option

B cells are the specialized lymphocytes that produce antibodies.

Answer:

• B cells (Correct answer)
• bacilli
• immunoglobulins
• T cells