Select the correct statement with respect to diseases and immunisation

Options

A. Certain protozoans have been used to mass produce hepatitis B vaccine
B. Injection of snake antivenom against snake bite is an example of active immunisation
C. If due to some reason B and T-lymphocytes are damaged, the body will not produce antibodies against a pathogen
D. Injection of dead / inactivated pathogens causes passive immunity

Answer

C

Explanation

Clone B cells also called plasma cells produce antibodies. Helper T-cells secrete IL-2 which stimulates B-cells to produce antibodies.