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The immune system

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How do the innate and adaptive immune systems differ?

(Choice A)
The innate immune system protects against bacterial pathogens, while the adaptive immune system protects against viral pathogens.
(Choice B)
The innate immune system uses lymphocytes while the adaptive immune system does not.
(Choice C)
The innate immune system produces antibodies and the adaptive immune system does not.
(Choice D)
The innate immune system is nonspecific while the adaptive immune system uses immunological memory.

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