The Amazing Immune System — Questions and answers

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What was Louis Pasteur doing in 1870?

Choices

  1. He was peering through a microscope. ✓
  2. He was writing a book.
  3. He was traveling the world.
  4. He was adjusting his glasses.

Answer: He was peering through a microscope.

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What did Elie Metchnikoff discover?

Choices

  1. The crystal cave.
  2. That germs cause disease.
  3. Phagocytes, which engulf and destroy bacteria. ✓
  4. The swan-necked flask.

Answer: Phagocytes, which engulf and destroy bacteria.

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What did Meera compare the immune system to?

Choices

  1. A microscopic army. ✓
  2. A shimmering doorway.
  3. A microscopic vacuum cleaner.
  4. A giant geode.

Answer: A microscopic army.

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