The Primary Characteristic That Differentiates the Immune Response from Other

question 27

Multiple Choice

The primary characteristic that differentiates the immune response from other protective mechanisms is that the immune response is:

• A)similar each time it is activated.
• B)specific to the antigen that initiates it.
• C)a short-term response to a specific pathogen.
• D)an innate response, rather than acquired.

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Definitions:

Horizontal Mergers

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