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Molecular diagnostics enable early detection and management of diseases by identifying pathogens or_x000D_ genetic mutations.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 10: Biotechnology and its Applications Transgenic Animals - Models and Biological Products
Vaccines stimulate the immune system to produce memory cells, providing long-term immunity.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 7: Human Health and Disease Immunity - Acquired Immunity - Active Passive Vaccination
Vaccines provide **active** immunity by stimulating the immune system, not passive immunity.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 7: Human Health and Disease Immunity - Acquired Immunity - Active Passive Vaccination
T-lymphocytes play a key role in transplant rejection by recognizing foreign tissues as non-self and attacking them.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 7: Human Health and Disease Common Diseases - Helminthic and Fungal - Ascariasis Filariasis Ringworm
Histamine does not inhibit inflammation; instead, it promotes inflammation and allergic responses.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 7: Human Health and Disease Common Diseases - Helminthic and Fungal - Ascariasis Filariasis Ringworm
Histamine is released by mast cells during allergic reactions, causing symptoms like sneezing, itching, and inflammation.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 7: Human Health and Disease Common Diseases - Helminthic and Fungal - Ascariasis Filariasis Ringworm
Hepatitis B is primarily transmitted through blood and body fluids, including sexual contact and contaminated needles.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 7: Human Health and Disease Common Diseases - Helminthic and Fungal - Ascariasis Filariasis Ringworm
Filariasis is caused by the helminthic parasite Wuchereria bancrofti, which affects the lymphatic system.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 7: Human Health and Disease Common Diseases - Helminthic and Fungal - Ascariasis Filariasis Ringworm
Cyclosporin A is an immunosuppressive drug used to prevent organ transplant rejection.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 7: Human Health and Disease Common Diseases - Helminthic and Fungal - Ascariasis Filariasis Ringworm
Ringworm is a fungal infection caused by species of Microsporum, Trichophyton, and Epidermophyton.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 7: Human Health and Disease Common Diseases - Helminthic and Fungal - Ascariasis Filariasis Ringworm
Autoimmune diseases are not caused by external pathogens but result from the immune system attacking the body's own cells.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 7: Human Health and Disease Common Diseases - Helminthic and Fungal - Ascariasis Filariasis Ringworm
Tuberculosis spreads through inhalation of airborne droplets from an infected person.
Ref: NCERT Class 12 Biology Chapter 7: Human Health and Disease Common Diseases - Helminthic and Fungal - Ascariasis Filariasis Ringworm
