How does adaptive immunity differ from innate immunity?

A) Adaptive immunity is specific to each pathogen.
B) Adaptive immunity generates immunological memory and its effects are immediate upon exposure to a pathogen.
C) Adaptive immunity generates immunological memory and is specific to a pathogen.
D) Adaptive immunity generates immunological memory.
E) Adaptive immunity's effects are immediate upon exposure to a pathogen.


Answer: C

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