NEET BIOLOGY

BIOLOGICAL CLASSIFICATION

VIRUSES

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A pathogen is
A
any substance that causes an immune response in your body
B
a genetic pathway
C
a protein that flags an invading bacteria in your body
D
the cell that engulfs and destroys invaders in your body
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Any substance that causes the body to make an immune response against that substance. Antigens include toxins, chemicals, bacteria, viruses, or other substances that come from outside the body.

Detailed explanation-2: -When a pathogen gets into the body, the immune system reacts in 2 ways. The innate immune response is a rapid reaction. Innate immune cells recognize certain molecules found on many pathogens. These cells also react to signaling molecules released by the body in response to infection.

Detailed explanation-3: -Any substance that induces the immune system to produce antibodies against it is called an antigen. Any foreign invaders, such as pathogens (bacteria and viruses), chemicals, toxins, and pollens, can be antigens.

Detailed explanation-4: -These include germs such as bacteria, viruses, and fungi, and toxins (chemicals made by microbes). The immune system is made up of different organs, cells, and proteins that work together.

Detailed explanation-5: -The immune response is how your body recognizes and defends itself against bacteria, viruses, and substances that appear foreign and harmful.

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