Human Health And Disease Question 9

Question: Antiserum is rich in:

Options:

A) Steroids

B) Antibodies

C) Antigens

D) RBC

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

Antiserum is human or nonhuman blood serum containing polyclonal antibodies that are used to spread passive immunity to many diseases. Antisera are widely used in diagnostic virology laboratories.

The most common use of antiserum in humans is as antitoxin or anti-venom.

So, the correct answer is ‘Antibody’.