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Mention if the following statements are true of false:
(i) DDT is a disinfectant.
(ii) Penicillin is a disinfectant.
(iii) Chemicals applied to spots and places to kill harmful microorganism are called disinfectants.
(iv) Our body can make only a limited variety of different antibodies.
(v) Salk vaccine is used against tuberculosis.
(vi) Active immunity means that antibodies are produced by the individual itself.
(vii) Passive immunity develops after having a disease.
(viii) Who procures and provides blood to victims of war.

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(i) False
DDT is a pesticide.

(ii) False
Penicillin is an antibiotic.

(iii) True

(iv) True

(v) False
Salk vaccine is used against polio.

(vi) True

(vii) False
Acquired active immunity develops after having a disease.

(viii) False
Red Cross procures and provides blood to victims of war.

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(b) The Red Cross supplies blood to victims of natural disaster.
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