Read the given statements and select the correct option.Statement 1: The exaggerated response of the immune system to certain antigens present in the environment is called as allergy.Statement 2: The allergic tendency may genetically passed from the parents to the children and is characterised by the presence of large quantities of IgE antibodies in the blood.

• A. Both statements 1 and 2 are true and statement 2 is the correct explanation of statement 1.
• B. Both statements 1 and 2 are true but statement 2 is not the correct explanation of statement 1.
• C. Statement 1 is true but statement 2 is false.
• D. Both statements 1 and 2 are false.