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Following are the differences between innate immunity and acquired immunity.

 

Innate immunity

Acquired immunity

(I)

It is inherited by an organism from the parents and protects it from the birth throughout life.

It is acquired by an organism after birth.

(II)

It is also called as specific immunity

It is also called as non-specific immunity

(III)

It consists of different types of barrier that prevent the entry of foreign agents.

It consists of specialized cells (T-cells and B-cells) and antibodies that circulate in the body fluid

 

Select the correct option with correct pair of differences.

Option: 1

(I) and (II)

 


Option: 2

(I) and (III)

 


Option: 3

(II) and (III)

 


Option: 4

(I), (II) and (III)


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Immunity -

This overall ability of the host to fight the disease-causing organisms, conferred by the immune system is called immunity

- wherein

Immunity is of two types: (i) Innate immunity and (ii) Acquired immunity.

 

 

 

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