Microbiology: An Introduction, 11th Edition

Published by Benjamin Cummings
ISBN 10: 0321733606
ISBN 13: 978-0-32173-360-3

Chapter 17 - Adaptive Immunity: Specific Defenses of the Host - Study Questions - Review - Page 502: 1c

Answer

Active immunity results from the production of antibodies by an individual's immune system in response to the presence of an antigen. Passive immunity results from the introduction of antibodies from another person or animal to another.

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Active immunity results from the production of antibodies by an individual's immune system in response to the presence of an antigen. Passive immunity results from the introduction of antibodies from another person or animal to another.
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