AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Both passive and active immunity can be either naturally or artificially acquired. Active naturally acquired immunity refers to the natural exposure to an infectious agent or other antigen by the body. The body responds by making its own antibodies.

Detailed explanation-2: -Similarities between Active Immunity and Passive Immunity Ø Both types of immunity involve lymphocytes. Ø The antimicrobial components in both the systems are antibodies. Ø Both are induced by the antigens. Ø Both systems are specific.

Detailed explanation-3: -Similarities Between Active and Passive Immunity Both active and passive immunity are two types of adaptive immunity. Both active and passive immunity deal with antibodies. Both active and passive immunity can be either naturally-acquired or artificially-acquired.

Detailed explanation-4: -A prominent difference between active and passive immunity is that active immunity is developed due to the production of antibodies in one’s own body, while passive immunity is developed by antibodies that are produced outside and then introduced into the body.

Detailed explanation-5: -The passive form of artificial immunity involves introducing an antibody into the system once a person has already been infected with a disease, ultimately relieving the present symptoms of the sickness and preventing re-occurrence.