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Passive immunity is defined as immunity

A

Inherited from the parents

B

Achieved through vaccination

C

Acquired through first exposure to the disease

D

Achieved through the sera of other animals enriched in antibodies

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(d) Passive immunity is conferred by transfer of immune products, like antibodies etc. from another individual into a non-immune individual.
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