Biology for IGCSE & O level - Diseases And Immunity (Section 1 - No. 32)

What is the role of memory cells in the immune response?
To produce antibodies during the primary response.
To quickly recognize and respond to a pathogen upon subsequent exposure.
To directly attack pathogens.
To cause initial symptoms of the disease.

Explanation

Memory cells enable a faster and stronger secondary immune response upon re-exposure to the same antigen.

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