The transplant of a kidney from a monkey into human is rejected vigorously since it acts as a
A
Autograft.
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B
Xenograft.
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C
Isograft.
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D
All of the above.
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Solution
The correct option is B Xenograft. Monkey and humans have evolved into two distinct lineages and are distinct species and therefore have a dissimilar genetic composition. Any transplant between these two organisms is known as a xenograft. Which may be rejected vigorously due to greater than required MHC incompatibility.