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Chapter 34, Problem 4SA
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The immunity of an organism shows the capacity to resist and combat against a number of foreign invaders (pathogens) like bacteria, virus and many others are known as the immunity of the body. The individual who studies about immunity is known as an immunologist.
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Biology: Concepts and Applications (MindTap Course List)
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