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Question
Which of the following is responsible for cellular immunity in insects
Explanation
Cellular immunity in insects is mediated by hemocytes circulating in haemolymph. Plasmatocytes and granulocytes perform phagocytosis, encapsulation and nodule formation against invaders. Fat body mainly humoral, while salivary gland and midgut are digestive, not primary cellular immune effectors.
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