An advantage to adaptive immunity is ________.
A) the use of antibodies that cause cell lysis and kill invading cells
B) the ability of its individual cells to respond to many different pathogens
C) its memory cells that provide quicker, larger and more efficient immune response upon second exposure to an antigen
D) its need for several cells to be activated over several days on first exposure

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Adaptive immunity's memory cells allow for a quicker, larger and more efficient immune response upon second exposure to an antigen, which can help protect the body against future infections.

An Advantage to Adaptive Immunity Is ________