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What cells display portions of the pathogens (antigens) they ingest on their plasma membranes?

A. Basophils
B. Antigen-presenting cells
C. Natural Killer (NK) cells
D. Eosinophis

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Answer: B)

Antigen-presenting cells

Step-by-step explanation:

The pathogen that is consumed by antigen-presenting cells is partially visible on their plasma membrane. The immune system's T cells will then be able to recognise the complex being presented and start an attack.

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