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A memory cell is a long-lived progeny of a B or T cell genetically programmed to react extremely slowly when it encounters

Its
antigen.
(A) True
B) False

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B) **False**

A memory cell is a long-lived progeny of a B or T cell that is genetically programmed to react quickly and efficiently upon encountering its antigen. Memory cells are a crucial part of the immune system, providing a faster and more robust response upon re-exposure to a previously encountered pathogen.
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