How Does Adaptive Immunity Differ from Innate Immunity

question 26

Multiple Choice

How does adaptive immunity differ from innate immunity?

• A) Adaptive immunity generates immunological memory and its effects are immediate upon exposure to a pathogen.
• B) Adaptive immunity generates immunological memory and is specific to a pathogen.
• C) Adaptive immunity generates immunological memory.
• D) Adaptive immunity is specific to each pathogen.
• E) Adaptive immunity's effects are immediate upon exposure to a pathogen.

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Definitions:

Lecithin

A fatty substance found in plant and animal tissues, acting as an emulsifier in food products.

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A sodium salt of palmitic acid, used in soap making and as a surfactant in cosmetics.