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When a host is exposed to antigens whi...

When a host is exposed to antigens which may be in the form of living or dead microbes or other proteins antibodies are produced in the host body. This type of immunity is called

A

active

B

passive

C

strong

D

acquired

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When a host is exposed to antigens or some novel disease agent, then the White Blood Cells present in the host body produces antibodies to make the host body immune to that particular disease. This developed immunity is called active immunity. It is long lasting in nature. Passive Immunity- when a person is given antibodies rather than producing through it own is known as passive immunity.
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