Differentiate the following:
$a)$ Active immunity and passive immunity.

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Active immunity Passive immunity

This immunity is developed in response to the entry of an antigen in our body. This immunity is developed due to the introduction of antibodies into our body.

It provides a slow but long-lasting protection against the disease. It provides a fast but short-lived resistance/immunity

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Active immunity	Passive immunity
This immunity is developed in response to the entry of an antigen in our body.	This immunity is developed due to the introduction of antibodies into our body.
It provides a slow but long-lasting protection against the disease.	It provides a fast but short-lived resistance/immunity