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What Is the Difference Between 'Passive' and 'Adaptive' Immunity

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What is the difference between 'passive' and 'adaptive' immunity?


A) Passive immunity belongs to the individual at birth; adaptive immunity is acquired afterwards.
B) Passive immunity is gained from breastmilk; adaptive immunity is gained after exposure to a germ through inoculation or vaccination.
C) Passive immunity may be shaped by exposure to disease; adaptive immunity is built to resist such diseases in the first place.
D) Passive immunity is epigenetic; adaptive immunity is genetically inherited.
E) Passive immunity is genetically inherited; adaptive immunity is epigenetic.

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