NEET Biology question

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Select the option with the correct set of differences. Table: (I) Innate immunity is inherited by an organism from the parents and protects it from birth throughout life / Acquired immunity is acquired by an organism after birth. (II) Innate immunity is also called specific immunity / Acquired immunity is also called non-specific immunity. (III) Innate immunity consists of different types of barriers that prevent the entry of foreign agents / Acquired immunity consists of specialized cells (T-cells and B-cells) and antibodies that circulate in the body fluid.

Answer: (B)

Solution

Rows I and III correctly describe innate versus acquired immunity, but row II has the terminology reversed, since

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