Biology: The Unity and Diversity of Life (14th Edition)

Published by Brooks/Cole Publishing Co.
ISBN 10: 1305073959
ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-395-1

Chapter 37 - Self-Quiz - Page 665: 12

Answer

A defining characteristic of adaptive immunity is 'memory'.

Work Step by Step

This refers to the ability of the adaptive immune system to prevent an infection in future by remembering the specifics of an already encountered pathogen.Response to repeated infections by the same pathogen will be more faster and stronger.Vaccinations are a good example that makes use of this feature of adaptive immunity.
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