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CAIE IGCSE Biology 10.1.6 Active Immunity

Practise defining active immunity as protection created when the body produces its own antibodies against a pathogen.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Biology 0610

Exam points

  • state that lymphocytes produce antibodies as part of active immunity
  • distinguish the body's own antibody response from immediate passive transfer of ready-made antibodies
  • link active immunity to longer-lasting protection involving specific lymphocytes and memory cells

10.1.6—Active immunity as defence against question 1

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depends on

phagocytes

memory cells are

produced

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