Which of these is a weakened or dead form of a pathogen that causes an immune response? A antibody B vaccine C antigen D inflammation
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It is not a weakened or dead form of a pathogen. B) A vaccine is a substance that contains weakened or dead pathogens, or parts of pathogens, that stimulate the immune system to produce an immune response, including the production of antibodies. This matches the Show more…
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