Which of the Following Is an Example of Active Immunity

question 10

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of active immunity?

• A) Antibody used therapeutically to treat lymphoma
• B) Immunity to pneumococcal infection after exposure to the organism
• C) Immunity acquired in a child by passage of antibodies from the mother's milk
• D) Administration of pooled immunoglobulins from patients that had recovered from cytomegalovirus (CMV) to patients that currently have the disease

Comprehend the role of critical thinking in evaluating psychological research and theories.

Distinguish between correlations and causations in psychological research.

Realize the significance of random sampling and random assignment in research methodology.

Understand how operational definitions facilitate research replication and enhance clarity in scientific communication.

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Definitions:

Bacteria

Single-celled microorganisms that can exist either as independent organisms or as parasites, with some causing diseases and others being beneficial.

Heterotrophic

Describes organisms that obtain their energy by consuming other organisms, as they cannot synthesize their own food.

Multicellular

Describes organisms made up of more than one cell, often with cells specialized for different functions.

Cell Wall

The structure outside the plasma membrane of certain cells; may contain cellulose (plant cells), chitin (most fungal cells), peptidoglycan and/or lipopolysaccharide (most bacterial cells), or other material.