2020 Human Health and DiseaseImmunity – Active and Passive Immunity Easy Question 32 of 121 in Human Health and Disease

Identify the wrong statement with reference to immunity.

A When ready-made antibodies are directly given, it is called "Passive immunity".
B Active immunity is quick and gives full response.
C Foetus receives some antibodies from mother, it is an example for passive immunity.
D When exposed to antigen (living or dead) antibodies are produced in the host's body. It is called "Active immunity".

The answer is B.

Solution

Active immunity is slow and takes time to give its full effective response, whereas passive immunity (ready-made antibodies) is quick. So 'active immunity is quick and gives full response' is wrong.

Concept active and passive immunity

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