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Select the correct statement with respect to disease.

A

Injection of snake antivenom against snakebite is an example of active immunisation.

B

Certain protozoans have been used to produce Hepatities - B vaccine

C

If B and T - lymphocytes are destroyed due to an unknown reason, the body will not be able to produce antibodies against a pathogen

D

Injection of dead / inactivaed pathogen causes passive immunity.

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To solve the question regarding the correct statement with respect to disease, we need to analyze each of the provided statements carefully. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Immunity**: - Immunity can be classified into two main types: **Active Immunity** and **Passive Immunity**. - **Active Immunity**: This occurs when the body is exposed to an antigen and produces its own antibodies in response. This can happen through vaccination. - **Passive Immunity**: This involves the direct transfer of antibodies from one individual to another, providing immediate but temporary protection. An example is the administration of antivenom. 2. **Analyzing the First Statement**: - The first statement claims that the injection of snake antivenom against a snake bite is an example of active immunization. - **Analysis**: This statement is **false** because snake antivenom is an example of passive immunity, not active immunity. It contains ready-made antibodies. 3. **Analyzing the Second Statement**: - The second statement suggests that certain protozoans have been used to produce the hepatitis B vaccine. - **Analysis**: This statement is also **false**. Hepatitis B is caused by a virus, not protozoans, so protozoans cannot be used to produce the vaccine. 4. **Analyzing the Third Statement**: - The third statement states that if B and T lymphocytes are destroyed due to an unknown reason, the body will not be able to produce antibodies against a pathogen. - **Analysis**: This statement is **true**. B and T lymphocytes are essential for the immune response, including the production of antibodies. 5. **Analyzing the Fourth Statement**: - The fourth statement claims that the injection of dead inactivated pathogens causes passive immunity. - **Analysis**: This statement is **false**. The injection of dead or inactivated pathogens actually leads to active immunity, as the body generates its own immune response. 6. **Conclusion**: - After analyzing all statements, the only correct statement is the third one, which indicates that if B and T lymphocytes are destroyed, the body will not be able to produce antibodies. ### Final Answer: The correct statement with respect to disease is: **If B and T lymphocytes are destroyed due to an unknown reason, the body will not be able to produce antibodies against a pathogen.** ---
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