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Question
Differentiate between: Active immunity and passive immunity
Solution
Active immunity is the immunity developed by an individual due to a previous infection or antigen which enters the body naturally, whereas passive immunity is the immunity provided to an individual from an outside source in the form of 'readymade' antibodies.
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