Read the following four statements (I-IV):

I. Colostrum is recommended for the newborn because it is rich in antigen
II. Chikungunya is caused by a Gram-negative bacterium
III. Tissue culture has proved useful in obtaining virus-free plants
IV. Beer is manufactured by distillation of fermented grape juice


How many of the above statements are wrong?

1. Three 

2. Four 

3. One 

4. Two 

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Consider the given two statements:
I. Post exposure vaccinations with antibodies in rabies are typically highly effective.
II. Vaccination after exposure is neither a treatment nor a cure for rabies; it can only prevent the development of rabies in a person if given before the virus reaches the brain.

1. Both I and II are correct and II explains I
2. Both I and II are correct but II does not explain I
3. I is correct and II is incorrect
4. Both I and II are incorrect

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Match each disease with its correct type of vaccine :

(a)

tuberculosis

(i)

harmless virus

(b)

whooping cough

(ii)

inactivated toxin

(c)

diphtheria

(iii)

killed bacteria

(d)

polio

(iv)

harmless bacteria

    (a) (b) (c) (d)
1. (iii) (ii) (iv) (i)
2. (iv) (iii) (ii) (i)
3. (i) (ii) (iv) (iii)
4. (ii) (i) (iii) (iv)

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Select the correct statement with respect to disease and immunisation:

1. Injection of snake antivenom against snake bite is an example of active immunisation.
2. If due to some reason, B-and T-lymphocytes are damaged, the body will not produce antibodies against a pathogen.
3. Injection of dead/inactivated pathogens causes passive immunity.
4. Certain protozoans have been used to mass produce hepatitis B vaccine.
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A person Iikey to develop tetanus is immunized administering
1. Dead germs
2. Preformed antibodies
3. Wide spectrum antibiotics
4. weakened germs

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Antivenom injection contains preformed antibodies while polio drops that are administered into the body contain :
1. Attenuated pathogens
2. Activated pathogens
3. Harvested antibodies
4. Gamma globulin

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Which one of the following statements is correct with respect to immunity?

1. The antibodies against smallpox pathogens are produced by T-lymphocytes
2. Antibodies are protein molecules each of which has four light chains
3. Rejection of a kidney graft is the function of B-lymphocytes
4. Preformed antibodies need to be injected to treat the bite by a viper snake
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