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A-LevelBiologyInfectious diseasesOct/Nov 2013Paper 1 Q371 Mark

The World Health Organization (WHO) set a target to eradicate polio, using vaccines, by the year 2000. However, cases are still being reported in some parts of the world after this date. What explains these new cases of polio? 1 Some parts of countries are difficult to reach because of poor transport or wars. 2 There is not enough research to develop more effective vaccines. 3 Records of vaccinated and unvaccinated people are incomplete.

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

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The correct answer is C. This question tests the candidate's understanding of infectious diseases within the Biologysyllabus. The examiner's mark scheme requires...

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This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology (9700) Oct/Nov 2013 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Infectious diseases and is worth 1 mark.

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