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Why is protection from mother's antibodies in a newborn called passive immunity?
ANo memory cells made
BOwn antibodies made
CIt lasts for life
DIt needs a vaccine
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: A. No memory cells made
The fetus does not make its own memory cells or antibodies, so the protection is passive.
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