____ are lymphocyte B cells and T cells that are programmed to attack a specific pathogen with specific proteins, called antigens, which distinguish the pathogen from normal cells.

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B cells and T cells are lymphocytes that have the ability to recognize and attack specific pathogens using antigen-specific receptors. These receptors, called antibodies, are proteins that are capable of binding to specific antigens. Therefore, option C, antibodies, is the correct answer. Prions are infectious proteins, endotoxins are toxic components of the outer membrane of certain bacteria, and Pyogenes is a species of bacteria that can cause infections such as strep throat. None of these choices are related to lymphocyte B and T cells that are programmed to attack specific pathogens.

____ Are Lymphocyte B Cells and T Cells That Are