Our body produces _____ to provide immunity against the poisonous substances present in the microorganisms.

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Correct answer: (c) antibodies

Every pathogen possesses a type of protein which is unique. This is called antigen.

When antigen enters our body, another protein is simultaneously developed to fight the antigen.

These proteins are called antibodies.

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Our body produces _____ to provide immunity against the poisonous substances present in the microorganisms.

Correct answer: (c) antibodies Every pathogen possesses a type of protein which is unique. This is called antigen. When antigen enters our body, another protein is simultaneously developed to fight the antigen. These proteins are called antibodies.

Correct answer: (c) antibodies

Every pathogen possesses a type of protein which is unique. This is called antigen.

When antigen enters our body, another protein is simultaneously developed to fight the antigen.

These proteins are called antibodies.