Science MCQs

Inflammation is characterized by heat, pain, redness and swelling.

Antibodies are proteins produced in response to antigens.

B-lymphocytes are responsible for producing antibodies.

Innate immunity is inherited and present from birth.

Redness and swelling are a rapid, non-specific innate immune response.

Adaptive immunity is acquired after birth in response to external factors.

Vaccination introduces weak or dead pathogens, prompting the body to produce its own antibodies (active immunity).

Passive immunity involves the transfer of readymade antibodies, like those in breast milk.

COVID-19 is caused by a virus.

The capsid is the protective protein coat of a virus.