CAIE A Level Biology 9700 · Immunity

Immunity: describe question

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The table below summarises four types of immunity.

Immunity typeHow antibodies are obtainedDuration of immunity
Active naturalProduced by the person's own immune system after infectionLong-lasting (memory cells)
Passive naturalReceived from mother via placenta or breast milkTemporary (no memory cells)
Active artificialProduced by the person's own immune system after vaccinationLong-lasting (memory cells)
Passive artificialInjected as pre-formed antibodies from another organismTemporary (no memory cells)

Using the information in the table, describe the differences between active and passive immunity, and between natural and artificial immunity.

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