Following a primary immune response, the cells that give rise to memory cells are
A) B cells only.
B) T cells only.
C) both B cells and T cells.
D) neither B cells nor T cells.

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Both B cells and T cells give rise to memory cells. B cells differentiate into memory B cells, which can rapidly produce large amounts of antibodies upon encountering the same antigen again. T cells differentiate into memory T cells, which can rapidly recognize and destroy cells infected with the same pathogen.

Following a Primary Immune Response, the Cells That Give Rise