Antibodies are proteins produced by the body. Antibiotics are prescription medications that can kill or inhibit the growth of microorganisms. How are antibodies different from antibiotics?
A) Unlike antibodies, antibiotics are useful against all pathogens.
B) The body depends on antibodies, but not antibiotics, as its first line of defense.
C) Unlike antibiotics, antibodies can help protect the body against viral pathogens.
D) The body can make antibiotics, but not antibodies.
Ans: C) Unlike antibiotics, antibodies can help protect the body against viral pathogens.
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