What kind of immunity depends upon the production disease specific antibodies to destroy harmful bacteria?

The type of immunity that depends on the production of disease-specific antibodies to destroy harmful bacteria is known as humoral immunity. Humoral immunity involves the production of antibodies by B lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell, in response to the presence of antigens (foreign substances). These antibodies circulate in the bloodstream and other bodily fluids, where they bind to and neutralize antigens, preventing them from causing infection or disease. Humoral immunity is particularly effective against extracellular bacteria and toxins. In contrast, cell-mediated immunity involves the activation of T lymphocytes to destroy infected cells and intracellular pathogens.