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Question 19 Lymph nodes are important organs of the lymphatic system. During an immune response, the lymph nodes A. produce plasma cells that release antigens. B. attract bacteria
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Question 20 The concentration of antibodies for a particular antigen in a person can be measured. Which of the following graphs would be consistent with the antibody concentration
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Report-based difficulty · MediumAverage marks: 67% of available · official reportAnswered correctly: 67% · official report
Question 20 Three factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis in plants are stated below: • Factor 1 – light intensity • Factor 2 – carbon dioxide concentration • Factor 3 – tem
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Question 21 ATP synthase is an enzyme that is used in the formation of ATP. A competitive inhibitor to ATP synthase is introduced into a cell. The competitive inhibitor would initi
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Question 21 The disease Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) is caused by a viral pathogen. It is thought that bats were the initial hosts and that the disease spread to camels
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Question 22 When the essential oils and phenolic compounds are in the mint plant cells, they act as A. antimicrobial agents inhibiting pathogen growth. B. the first line of defence
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Question 22 There has been a recent resurgence of measles cases in Europe. Measles is a highly infectious virus transmitted via respiratory droplets and close contact. An effective
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Question 23 A monoclonal antibody A. has a tertiary structure as its highest hierarchical level. B. has codons each containing three nucleotides. C. would contain amino acid monome
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Question 23 A group of students discussed the benefits of using the essential oils and phenolic compounds from mint to protect themselves from pathogens. Each student made a contri
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Question 24 When used in the treatment of an autoimmune disease, monoclonal antibodies will A. attach to viral-infected cells. B. suppress an immune response. C. signal cytotoxic T
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Question 24 Cellular pathogens, non-cellular pathogens and allergens can initiate an immune response. Which of the following correctly provides an example of a cellular pathogen, n
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Question 25 A student was feeling unwell and had a sore throat. She touched her neck area and could feel many small swollen lymph nodes. Source: Doucefleur/Shutterstock.com In the
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