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Chapter 16, Problem 12CT
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The type of pathogens that might be able to more successfully attack a patient with an inability to synthesize B lymphocytes.

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Lymphocytes are an essential component of the immune system of the human body. They are of two types namely B and T lymphocytes. They get activated after the exposure of body to foreign microorganisms.

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