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Sometime due to genetic and other unknown reasons, the body attacks self–cells. This results in damage to the body and is called ?

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Auto–immunity

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Allergy

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Contact inhibition

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Immunisation

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Solution

The correct option is A Auto–immunity
Sometimes, due to genetic and other unknown reasons, the body attacks self-cells. This results in damage to the body and is called auto-immune disease.
An autoimmune disorder occurs when the body's immune system attacks and destroys the healthy body tissue by mistake.

So, the correct answer is- autoimmunity.

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