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MDCAT Biology QUESTION #4312
Question 1
Which statement best explains the difference between humoral and cell-mediated immune response?
  • Humoral immunity involves B-Lymphocytes and cell-mediated immunity involves T-Lymphocytes✔️
  • Humoral immunity destroys viruses and cell-mediated immunity destroys bacteria
  • Humoral immunity is specific and cell-mediated immunity is nonspecific
  • Humoral immunity uses antibodies and cell-mediated immunity does not involve immune cells
Correct Answer Explanation
Humoral immunity involves B-lymphocytes producing antibodies against extracellular pathogens. Cell-mediated immunity involves T-lymphocytes targeting infected cells and intracellular pathogens.