A-LevelBiologyInfectious diseases9700/12 · May/June 2020 · Q361 Mark

The table compares total antibiotic use (X) and the percentage of antibiotic-resistant pneumonia cases (Y) in five countries. [Figure 36.1] What is supported by the data?

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AWhen X decreases there is an increase in Y.

BWhen X increases there is an increase in Y.

CWhen X increases it causes an increase in Y.

DThere is no relationship between X and Y.

✓ Correct answer

B: When X increases there is an increase in Y.

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Topic: Infectious diseases, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: A-Level Biology, May/June 2020 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 36.

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