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A-LevelBiologyInfectious diseases9700/12 · May/June 2023 · Q381 Mark

The statements refer to the disease tuberculosis (TB). 1 The pathogen is not accessible to the immune system. 2 The bacterial pathogen reproduces slowly. 3 The pathogen is not very sensitive to antibiotics. Which statements explain why antibiotic treatment for TB takes a long time?

A1, 2 and 3
B1 and 2 only
C1 only
D2 and 3 only

✓ Correct answer

D: 2 and 3 only

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Infectious diseases, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, May/June 2023 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 38.

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