Match each scientist with the appropriate immunological discovery.
-Vaccination

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Edward Jenner is credited with the discovery of vaccination, specifically for smallpox. He observed that milkmaids who had contracted cowpox did not contract smallpox and used this principle to develop the smallpox vaccine.

Answer: C
 Emil Von Behring discovered the principle of passive immunization, where antibodies could be transferred from an immune individual to a non-immune individual to provide temporary immunity. He used this principle to develop the first successful antitoxin for diphtheria.

Answer: A
 Elie Metchnikoff is known for his discovery of phagocytosis, the process by which immune cells engulf and destroy foreign particles. He also contributed to the understanding of the immune system's role in fighting infectious diseases.

Answer: D
 Almoth Wright discovered the principle of opsonization, where antibodies and other immune components enhance the ability of phagocytic cells to engulf and destroy foreign particles. He also conducted groundbreaking research on the use of vaccines to prevent bacterial infections.

Match Each Scientist with the Appropriate Immunological Discovery