CameraIcon

SearchIcon

MyQuestionIcon

2

You visited us 2 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!

Ex-Situ Conservation

The transplan...

Question

The transplant of a kidney from a monkey into human is rejected vigorously since it acts as a

A

Autograft.

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

B

Xenograft.

Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses

C

Isograft.

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

D

All of the above.

No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!

Open in App

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.
So, the correct answer is 'Xenograft'

Suggest Corrections

thumbs-up

0

Similar questions

Q. Isografts are not rejected during a kidney transplant because the donor is

Q. Which of the following type of donor is rejected during kidney transplant?

Q. (a) A patient has undergone a kidney transplant which fails as his body rejects the new kidney. Which type of immune response is responsible for this rejection? Mention the criteria essential for performing organ transplantations.

(b) Which microbial product can be used to prevent this?
[3 marks]

Q. Consider the following four statement (i-iv) regarding kidney transplant and select the correct statements
(i) Even if a kidney transplant is proper the recipient may need to take immuno-suppressants for a long time.
(ii) The cell-mediated immune response is responsible for the graft rejection.
(iii) The B-lymphocytes are responsible for rejection of the graft.
(iv) The acceptance or rejection of a kidney transplant depends on specific interferons.

The correct statements are

Q. Consider the following statements regarding kidney transplant and select two correct ones out of these
a. Even if a kidney transplant is proper, the recipient may need to immune suppressants for a long time.
b. The cell-mediated immune response is responsible for the graft rejection
c.

β

-lymphocytes are responsible for rejection of the graft
d. Acceptance or rejection of a kidney transplant depends upon specific interferons.

View More

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

similar_icon

Related Videos

lock

Biodiversity Conservation

BIOLOGY

Watch in App

explore_more_icon

Explore more

Ex-Situ Conservation

Standard XII Biology

Join BYJU'S Learning Program

CrossIcon