Name the cells that produce antibodies. Explain the main functions of

1.	Name the cells that produce antibodies. Explain the main functions of these compounds.
Answer» Antibodies are produced by B-lymphocytes. The main functions of antibodies include: i. Agglutination of particulate foreign matter or pathogen (bacteria and viruses). ii. They react with antigens and form Antigen–Antibody complex making it inactive or harmless. iii. Opsonisation or coating bacteria to facilitate their subsequent phagocytosis by other cells.

Name the cells that produce antibodies. Explain the main functions of these compounds.

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Antibodies are produced by B-lymphocytes.

The main functions of antibodies include:

i. Agglutination of particulate foreign matter or pathogen (bacteria and viruses).

ii. They react with antigens and form Antigen–Antibody complex making it inactive or harmless.

iii. Opsonisation or coating bacteria to facilitate their subsequent phagocytosis by other cells.