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Acquired Immunity-
'Acquired immunity’, develops during the life time of an individual and refers to the immunity, which specific individual displays against a specific pathogen. This is frequently related to the presence of antibodies or interferon in the blood.

Acquired immunity based on antibodies is the most efficient type of acquired immunity and it may be either

(i) actively acquired or
(ii) passively acquired.