A Levels Biology (9700)•9700/12/M/J/25

Explanation
Immunity from Injections vs. Vaccines
Steps:
- Antibodies injection delivers pre-formed antibodies, causing immediate high concentration that declines quickly (passive immunity).
- Vaccine triggers immune response, leading to gradual antibody increase as body produces its own (active immunity).
- Both are artificial due to human intervention via injection, not natural exposure.
- Graph distinguishes: G shows rapid peak and drop (antibodies, passive); H shows rising levels (vaccine, active).
Why B is correct:
- Matches definitions: artificial passive uses external antibodies for short-term protection; artificial active stimulates endogenous production for longer immunity.
Why the others are wrong:
- A: Reverses G and H assignments, mismatching graph trends.
- C: Claims natural immunity, but injections are artificial, not from infection or maternal transfer.
- D: Also claims natural, ignoring artificial nature of injections.
Final answer: B
Topic: Antibodies and vaccination
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