WAEC Biology 2008 Question 40

Question 40

Microorganisms and Health

A vaccine is introduced into a person's body to

  1. A.destroy all disease-causing organisms in the body
  2. B.stimulate the body to produce antibodies
  3. C.enhance the production of red blood cells
  4. D.isolate disease-causing pathogens from the blood.
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: B (stimulate the body to produce antibodies)

Explanation

A vaccine contains weakened or dead germs (or their parts) that make the body produce antibodies, giving immunity.