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Natural killer (NK) cells are part of which immune response?

Answer: Innate (non-specific) immunity.

  • A Adaptive (specific) immunity
  • B Innate (non-specific) immunity
  • C Both adaptive and innate
  • D Passive immunity

Correct answer: B. Innate (non-specific) immunity

Explanation: NK cells are part of innate (non-specific) immunity. They patrol the body and destroy cells that lack normal self-markers (MHC class I), such as virus-infected cells and cancer cells, without prior sensitization.

Antibody (Y-shaped) Binding an Antigenconstant region (Fc)variable regionvariable regionantigenantigen2 identical heavy chains+ 2 identical light chains

An antibody is Y-shaped, with two identical antigen-binding sites at the tips of the variable regions - each shaped to recognise one specific antigen - while the constant (Fc) region at the base is recognised by immune cells to trigger further responses.

Concept context

Innate and adaptive immunity, B cells, T cells, antibodies, vaccines, and immune disorders. Critical for NEET.

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