Read the following statements and select the correct option. Statement 1 : The exaggerated response of the immune system to certain antigens present in the environment is called as allergy.
Statement 2 : The allergic tendency is genetically passed from the parent to the offspring and is characterised by the presence of large quantities of IgG antibodies in the blood.

Options

A. Both statement 1 and 2 are correct.
B. Statement 1 is correct but statement 2 is incorrect.
C. Statement 1 is incorrect but statement 2 is correct.
D. Both statement 1 and 2 are incorrect.

Answer

B