NEET Biology question

Assertion: A person who has received a cut and is bleeding needs to be given anti-tetanus treatment. Reason: Anti-tetanus injection provides immunity by producing antibodies for tetanus.

(A)Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is correct explanation for AssertionCorrect
(B)Assertion is True, Reason is True; Reason is NOT correct explanation for Assertion
(C)Assertion is True, Reason is False
(D)Assertion is False, Reason is True

Answer: (A)

Solution

An open wound provides an anaerobic, contaminated entry point for Clostridium tetani spores, so a person with a fresh cut is indeed routinely given anti-tetanus treatment, making the assertion true, and the standard tetanus toxoid

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