Question

Allogeneic transplants require immunosuppressant drugs because these are transplants between

• A. Genetically different members of the same species.
• B. Genetically different members of different species.
• C. Genetically similar members of the same species.
• D. Genetically similar members of the different species.

Answer 1

The correct option is A Genetically different members of the same species.

A- Allogenic transplant takes place between genetically different members of same species. Immunosuppressant drugs are used to suppress graft-versus-host disease (GVHD) which is the result of an intricate immune response following allogeneic stimuli due to allogenic transplant.