Difference between Active immunity and Passive immunity
Difference between Active immunity and Passive immunity are in tabular form below –
No. |
Active immunity |
Passive immunity |
Definition |
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1. | When an individual produces his own antibodies to an antigen then it is active immunity. | When an individual cannot produce antibodies and take it from some else then it is known as passive immunity. |
Long or short lasting |
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2. | This type of immunity is long lasting. | This type of immunity is short lasting. |
Effect and protection |
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3. | This immunity is more effective and has superior protection. | This immunity is less effective and has inferior protection. |
Negative phase |
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4. | In the active immunity, negative phase is present. | In the passive immunity negative phase is absent. |
Response and generates |
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5. | Response of this immunity is not rapid and immunological memory is generated. | Response of this immunity is rapid and immunological memory is not generated. |
Antibodies |
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6. | In this immunity, person’s own cells produce antibodies. | In this immunity, antibodies are produced outside the body. |