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Author: Audesirk, Teresa, Gerald, Byers, Bruce E.
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The activated B cells divide rapidly and differentiate into plasma cells. Plasma cells are responsible for the production of antibodies. Antibodies are a globular protein that contains plasma proteins and gamma globin fraction.

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