Question
Differentiate between active immunity and passive immunity.
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Answer
| Active Immunity | Passive Immunity | ||
| i. | Body prepares antibodies in response to a pathogen or foreign material. | i. | Antibodies are deliberately put into the body by artificial means. |
| ii. | It is slow and takes time to show response. | ii. | It is fast and responds quickly. |
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