In higher vertebrates, the immune system can
distinguish self-cells and non-self. If this property
is lost due to genetic abnormality and it attacks self-
cells, then it leads to
(a) autoimmune disease (b) active immunity
(c) allergic response (d) graft rejection.

1 Answer

Answer :

(a) autoimmune disease

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