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Primary response produced due to first time encounter with a pathogen is of

A

high intensity

B

low intensity

C

intermediate intensity

D

no intensity.

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The correct Answer is:
B
Primary immune response is produced by the initial contact of an animal with an antigen. It takes relatively longer time, is of low intensity and declines rapidly.
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