Question

Choose the correct statements.
I. Innate immunity is accomplished by providing different types of barriers.
II. Acquired immunity is present from the birth and is inherited from parents.
III. Acquired immunity can be divided into antibody mediated and cell-mediated immunity.
IV. Innate immunity is also called specific immunity.
V. Acquired immunity consists of specialised cells (T-cell and B-cell) and antibodies that circulate in the blood.
Codes

• A. I, II and V
• B. II, III, IV and V
• C. I, III and V
• D. I, II, III, IV and V

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

Statements I, III and V are correct. Statements II and IV are incorrect and can be corrected as
• Acquired immunity is not present from the birth and develops during an individual’s lifetime. It is pathogen specific. Thus, it is called specific immunity.
• Innate immunity is non-specific immunity.