Biology GCSE
White blood cell function
What White blood cell function means in Biology GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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White blood cells engulf pathogens and produce antibodies or antitoxins that destroy pathogens or neutralise their toxins.
Topics that use White blood cell function
- Health issues (AQA GCSE)
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