Infection & ResponseKey Facts
Key Facts About Adaptive Immunity
Part of Adaptive Immunity and Antibodies — GCSE Biology
This key facts covers Key Facts About Adaptive Immunity within Adaptive Immunity and Antibodies for GCSE Biology. Specific immune responses, antibody production, lymphocytes, memory cells It is section 9 of 15 in this topic. Use this key facts to connect the idea to the wider topic before moving on to questions and flashcards.
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Section 9 of 15
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Key Facts About Adaptive Immunity
- Specific: Each immune response targets one specific antigen shape
- Memory: Faster, stronger response upon re-exposure — the basis of vaccination
- Two types of lymphocyte: B cells make antibodies; T cells coordinate the response and kill infected cells
- Antibodies are proteins: Produced by plasma cells, shaped to fit one antigen
- Antitoxins are antibodies: When the target is a toxin rather than a whole pathogen, antibodies are called antitoxins
- Phagocytes still needed: Antibodies tag pathogens — phagocytes do the actual engulfing and destroying