Nobel prize for the introduction of artificial passive immunization was awarded to
A
Edward Jenner
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B
Emil von Behring
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C
Wakmen
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D
A. Aeming
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Solution
The correct option is B Emil von Behring In 1809, Emil von Behring and Kitasato inoculated toxins of diphtheria and tetanus to animals, to produce neutralizing antitoxin in serum. In 1980, they were awarded Noble prize for introducing passive immunization in modern medicine.