Which of the following is a distinct advantage of active immunity over passive immunity?

A. Active immunity provides IgG whereas passive immunity provides IgM.
B. Active immunity enables the development of immunologic memory, whereas no memory develops with passive immunity.
C. Active immunity develops very quickly whereas passive immunity may take months to develop.
D. Active immunity is always natural whereas passive immunity is frequently artificial.


Answer: B

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