Question
Differentiate the following and give examples:
Active and passive immunity.
Active and passive immunity.
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Answer
Active and passive immunity.
| Active immunity | Passive immunity | |
| (i). | It is a type of acquired immunity in which the body produces its own antibodies against disease-causing antigens. | It is a type of acquired immunity in which readymade antibodies are transferred from one person to another. |
| (ii). | It shows long lasting effect. | It does not have long lasting effect. |
| (iii). | It is slow. It takes time in producing antibodies and giving responses. | It is fast. It provides immediate respose. |
| (iv). | Injecting microbes through vaccination inside the body is an example of active immunity. | Transfer of antibodies present in the mother's milk to the infant is an example of passive immunity. |
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