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A Levels Biology (9700)•9700/13/M/J/21
Question 39 from 9700/13/M/J/21

Explanation

Identifying immune cell roles in viral response

Steps:

  • Recall viral infection activates T-helper cells to stimulate B cells.
  • B cells differentiate into plasma cells for antibody production and B-memory cells for immunity.
  • T-memory cells provide long-term T-cell response, while T-killer cells target infected cells.
  • Match labels: E as B-memory (long-term B immunity), F as T-helper (activation), H as plasma cell (antibody secretion).

Why A is correct:

  • Option A aligns with standard humoral immunity: T-helper cells activate B cells to form plasma cells (antibody producers) and B-memory cells (per definition in adaptive immunity).

Why the others are wrong:

  • B: Confuses T-helper with T-memory; T-memory forms after activation, not as primary activator.
  • C: T-plasma cells do not exist; plasma cells are B-cell derived only.
  • D: T-killer cells destroy infected cells but do not directly label as F (T-helper role).

Final answer: A

Topic: The immune system

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