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In higher vertebrates, the immune system...

In higher vertebrates, the immune system can distinguish self- cells and non-self. If this property is lost due to genetic abnormality and it attacks self-cells, then it leads to

A

graft rejection

B

auto-immune disease

C

active immunity

D

allergic response

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B
In auto-immune disease, the immune cells are unable to distinguish between self-cells and non-self cells and attack self-cells which may lead to auto-immune disorders like interstitial lung disease in humans.
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