Adaptive immunity depends on
A) traits common to groups of pathogens.
B) pathogen-specific recognition.
C) maternal provision of antibodies to offspring.
D) plants being exposed to new pathogens.
E) having exhausted all options for innate immunity responses.

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Adaptive immunity is based on pathogen-specific recognition, which involves the immune system recognizing and responding to specific antigens on the surface of a pathogen, rather than common traits shared by groups of pathogens. This specificity allows the immune system to more effectively fight off infections.

Adaptive Immunity Depends on