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A-LevelBiologyInfectious diseases9700/12 · Oct/Nov 2009 · Q361 Mark

Scientists are concerned that avian (bird) flu caused by the H5N1 virus, could infect humans and cause a pandemic. If this occurs, which factors could help prevent humans spreading the disease? 1 killing all poultry 2 reducing all air flights 3 taking a course of antibiotics

A1 only
B2 only
C3 only
D1, 2 and 3

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B: 2 only

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Infectious diseases, A-Level Biology (syllabus 9700). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
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A-Level Biology, Oct/Nov 2009 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 36.

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