Which one of the following is characteristic of T lymphocytes but NOT B lymphocytes?
A) direct attack of antigen-bearing cells
B) production of immunoglobulins
C) maturation in the red bone marrow
D) production of plasma cells
E) antibody-mediated immunity

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T lymphocytes are responsible for directly attacking antigen-bearing cells, which is a characteristic of cell-mediated immunity, unlike B lymphocytes that produce antibodies.

Which One of the Following Is Characteristic of T Lymphocytes