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Antivenom against snake poison contains...

Antivenom against snake poison contains

A

antigens

B

antigen-antibody complexes

C

antibodies

D

enzymes.

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The correct Answer is:
C
In case of snakebite, the injection which is given to a patient, contains preformed antibodies against the snake venom. This type of immunisation is called passive immunisation.
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