What Major Advantage Is Conveyed by Having a System of Adaptive

question 96

Multiple Choice

What major advantage is conveyed by having a system of adaptive immunity?

• A)It enables a rapid defense against an antigen that has been previously encountered.
• B)It enables an animal to counter most pathogens almost instantly the first time they are encountered.
• C)Without it animals cannot defend against bacteria.
• D)It allows for the destruction of antibodies.
• E)Autoimmunity would occur without it.

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