What Major Advantage Is Conveyed by Having a System of Adaptive

question 38

Multiple Choice

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

• A) It enables a rapid defence 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) It results in effector cells with specificity for a large number of antigens.
• D) It allows for the destruction of antibodies.

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