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Assertion: Artificially acquired passive immunity results when antibodies or lymphocytes produced outside the host are introduced into a host.
Reason: A bone marrow transplant given to a patient with genetic immunodeficiency is an example of artificially acquired passive immunity.
If both Assertion and Reason are correct and the Reason is a correct explanation of the Assertion.
If both Assertion and Reason are correct but Reason is not a correct explanation of the Assertion.
If the Assertion is correct but Reason is incorrect.
If both the Assertion and Reason are incorrect.
Solution
Artificially acquired passive immunity results when antibodies or lymphocytes that have been produced outside the host are introduced into a host. This type of immunity is immediate short lived, lasting only a few weeks to a few months. An example is bone marrow transplant given to a patient with genetic immunodeficiency.
Similar Questions
Match the columns :
| Column – $I$ | Column – $II$ |
| $(a)$ Physical barrier | $(1)$ skin |
| $(b)$ Physiological barrier | $(2)$ interferon protein |
| $(c)$ Cellular barrier | $(3)$ leucocytes |
| $(d)$ Cytokine barrier | $(4)$ Saliva in the mouth |
