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Topic: Immunology basics and vaccines· Biology and Human Welfare

Select the incorrect statement with respect to acquired immunity.

1. Acquired immunity is non-specific type of defense present at the time of birth.

2. Primary response is produced when our body encounters a pathogen for the first time.

3. Anamnestic response is elicited on subsequent encounters with the same pathogen.

4. Anamnestic response is due to memory of first encounter.

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Answer: 1. Acquired immunity is non-specific type of defense present at the time of birth.

Key idea: Acquired immunity is specific and develops during life; innate immunity is the non-specific kind present at birth.

Option 1 mixes the two, so it is incorrect. Options 2 to 4 are correct: the primary response is slow and weak, and the anamnestic (secondary) response is fast and strong because of memory cells.

Doubtly AI · 30 Oct 2026 AI-generated · not yet verified Report
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