The type of immunity which already exists in the body due to the genetic makeup of an individual is called___________.

Acquire immunity

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Natural immunity

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Active immunity

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Passive immunity

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Solution

The correct option is B
Natural immunity

The type of immunity which already exists in the body due to the genetic makeup of an individual is called natural immunity. Natural immunity is a general and non-specific resistance to infection possessed by all healthy individuals.

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	LIST I		LIST II
a	Natural active immunity	i	Develops due to to vaccinaton
b	Natural passive immunity	ii	Antirabies serum
c	Artificial active immunity	iii	Acquired after smallpox infection
d	Artificial passive immunity	iv	Transferred from mother to child