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Name adaptive immunity mediated by antibodies produced by B cells
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Q. Name adaptive immunity mediated by antibodies produced by B cells
Ans → humoral immunity
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Ans → human papillomavirus (HPV)
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Ans → insertion
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Ans → hybridoma
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Ans → node
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Ans → encapsulation
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Ans → peripheral nervous system
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Ans → racemic mixture
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Ans → 10
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Ans → humoral immunity
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Ans → enantiomers
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Ans → IgM
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Ans → microsphere
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Ans → dextrorotatory
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