The two major components of the immune system are humoral and cellular immunity.The humoral component ________.
A) is involved in the production of antibodies
B) allows the T cells to produce antigens that then stimulate antibody production
C) plays a major role in the production of antigens
D) suppresses the production of T cells
E) is responsible for allowing horizontal gene transfer

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The humoral component of the immune system is responsible for the production of antibodies, also known as immunoglobulins, which can recognize and neutralize pathogens in the body.

Answer: B 
 This statement is incorrect. T cells do not produce antigens; rather, they recognize them and coordinate the immune response.

Answer: C 
 This statement is incorrect. The humoral component of the immune system is involved in the production of antibodies, not antigens.

Answer: D 
 This statement is incorrect. The cellular component of the immune system includes T cells, which are responsible for recognizing and destroying infected or cancerous cells.

Answer: E 
 This statement is incorrect. Horizontal gene transfer refers to the movement of genes between different organisms, and is not related to the function of the immune system.

The Two Major Components of the Immune System Are Humoral