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Which of the following conveys the longest-lasting immunity to an infectious agent?

  • A.Active immunity
  • B.Passive immunity
  • C.Both (a) and (b)
  • D.None of the above

Answer: A

Correct answer: Active immunity

Active immunity lasts because the body has made the response itself: it retains memory cells that can be roused quickly on re-exposure, so protection can last years or a lifetime. Passive immunity supplies ready-made antibodies but leaves no memory, so it fades as those antibodies are broken down.

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