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Question
Differentiate between
Innate immunity and acquired immunity
Distinguish Between
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Solution
| Innate immunity | Acquired immunity |
| Innate immunity is the inborn resistance against infections that an individual possesses right from birth, due to his genetic or constitutional markup. | Acquired immunity is the resistance against infecting foreign substances that an individual acquires or adapts during the course of life. |
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Chapter 8: Immunology - Evaluation [Page 145]
