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A solution containing weakened or dead microbes, introduced into a healthy person's body to produce antibodies (immunity) against the disease-causing microbes is known as ___.

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vaccine
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antibiotic
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vitamin
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antibody
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Solution

The correct option is A vaccine

A vaccine is a biological preparation containing weakened or dead microbes which are introduced into a healthy person's body to produce antibodies against the disease-causing microbes. Vaccines can be injected or administered orally.

A vitamin is an organic molecule which an organism needs in small quantities for the proper functioning and to carry on metabolic activity.

Antibiotics are medicines (such as penicillin or its derivatives) that inhibit the growth of or destroys microorganisms.

An antibody is a large, protein used by the immune system to neutralize pathogens such as pathogenic bacteria and viruses.


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