Which of the following differentiates T cells and B cells?
A)T cells but not B cells are stimulated to increase the rate of their cell cycles.
B)Only B cells are produced from stem cells of the bone marrow.
C)T cells but not B cells can directly attack and destroy invading pathogens.
D)T cells but not B cells have surface markers.
E)Only B cells take part in cell-mediated immunity.

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T cells are able to directly attack and destroy invading pathogens, while B cells produce antibodies that bind to pathogens and mark them for destruction by other immune cells. This is the key differentiation between T cells and B cells. None of the other options differentiate the two cell types accurately.

Which of the Following Differentiates T Cells and B Cells