Name the plant and animal hormone on the basis of the function given below:
Provides resistance to allergy and infection ___.

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Solution

Thymosin:
Thymosin is a hormone secreted by the thymus gland that provides resistance to allergy and pathogenic infections.
This hormone helps develop the specialized T-lymphocytes that fight against pathogens and allergens to protect the body from allergies and infections.
Final Answer: Thymosin provides resistance to allergy and infection.

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