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A-LevelBiologyImmunity9700/12 · May/June 2022 · Q381 Mark

Rabies is a viral disease which can be spread to humans by a bite from an infected animal. One method of treatment is to inject the patient with antibodies specific to the rabies virus. Which statements about this treatment are correct? 1 The patient will have natural passive immunity to rabies. 2 The injected antibodies will be broken down by the patient. 3 The patient's memory cells will be able to produce this antibody more rapidly in the future. 4 The immunity provided will only last a short time.

A1 and 3
B1 and 4
C2 and 3
D2 and 4

✓ Correct answer

D: 2 and 4

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Immunity, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, May/June 2022 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 38.

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