Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy, Books a la Carte Edition (5th Edition)
Microbiology with Diseases by Taxonomy, Books a la Carte Edition (5th Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780134141176
Author: Robert W. Bauman Ph.D.
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 16, Problem 9CT
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The nonmembranous organelle prevalent in plasma cells

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Plasma cells belong to a category of B-cells formed after the priming of these cells by foreign antigenic peptides. They secrete antibodies in blood which helps in the development of the immune response inside the cell. The antibodies bind to antigen to form an antigen-antibody complex, leading to a neutralization response inside the cell.

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Which membranous organelle is prevalent.

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Organelles are compartmentalized cells which have diverse functions inside the cells. They have a role in protein synthesis, post-translational glycosylation and targeting of the proteins on membrane of immune system cells.

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