Which one of the following statements is correct with respect to immunity?
- Rejection of a kidney graft is the function of B-lymphocytes.
- Preformed antibodies need to be injected to treat the bite by a viper snake.
- The antibodies against smallpox pathogen are produced by T-lymphocytes
- Antibodies are protein molecules, each of which has four light chains.
Answer
(2) Preformed antibodies need to be injected to treat the bite by a viper snake.
Solution
As per NCERT, if a quick immune response is required, as in tetanus or snakebite, preformed antibodies or antitoxin are injected directly (passive immunisation).
∵ Graft rejection is due to cell-mediated immunity (T-lymphocytes), antibodies are produced by B-lymphocytes, and each antibody has two light and two heavy chains (H2L2), the other statements are wrong.
Answer: (2)