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) A human’s cellular ability to recognize and then defend against microbial inva

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Question

) A human’s cellular ability to recognize and then defend against microbial invaders and their products is called _____(Points : 2)        adaptive immunity.
       prevention.
       adaptive radiation.
       molecular transference.
       None of the above ) A human’s cellular ability to recognize and then defend against microbial invaders and their products is called _____(Points : 2)        adaptive immunity.
       prevention.
       adaptive radiation.
       molecular transference.
       None of the above

Explanation / Answer

A human’s cellular ability to recognize and then defend against microbial invaders and their products is called adaptive immunity.

The host defense mechanism against a pathogen is called immunity. Various immune responses are generated by host to eliminate or neutralize the pathogen. Hence, option 1 is correct.