Which of the following is the primary lymphoid organ where B‑lymphocytes mature?
Answer
Bone marrow
The correct answer is Bone marrow — Select the remaining option 'Bone marrow' as the correct answer.
Step-by-step solution
- Read the question and identify that it asks for the primary site of B‑cell maturation.
- Recall that B‑cells develop in the bone marrow, while T‑cells develop in the thymus.
- Eliminate thymus, spleen and lymph node as they are secondary or for T‑cells or immune response.
- Select the remaining option 'Bone marrow' as the correct answer.
Common mistake: Choosing thymus, which is for T‑cell maturation
Concept tested: Site of B‑cell maturation
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