A-LevelBiologyImmunity9700/12 · May/June 2014 · Q361 Mark
Which statement concerning the defence in the body against infectious disease is not correct?
AAntibodies against specific antigens are produced by plasma cells in passive immunity, but the protection is short-lived as no memory cells are produced.
Bspecific immune response involves activation of B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocytes following recognition of, and binding to, a specific antigen.
CFollowing invasion by microorganisms, natural active immunity can be gained by initiating an immune response.
DLysosomes fuse with vacuoles that have been formed by phagocytes and which contain invading microorganisms.
✓ Correct answer
A: Antibodies against specific antigens are produced by plasma cells in passive immunity, but the protection is short-lived as no memory cells are produced.
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