Short-lived immunity acquired from mother to
fetus across placenta or through mother’s milk to
the infant is categorised as
(a) active immunity
(b) passive immunity
(c) cellular immunity
(d) innate non-specific immunity.

1 Answer

Answer :

(b) passive immunity

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