A-LevelBiologyImmunityOct/Nov 2014Paper 1 Q361 Mark
The statements refer to polio and tuberculosis (TB). 1 Macrophages present antigens in vaccines to stimulate an immune response. 2 The TB antigens necessary to produce an immune response are proteins which would be digested in the stomach and small intestine. 3 There are no B-lymphocytes and T-lymphocytes in the stomach. Which explains why polio vaccine can be taken by mouth but TB vaccine has to be injected?
A1, 2 and 3
B1 and 2 only
C1 and 3 only
D2 only
✓ Correct Answer
The correct answer is D: 2 only
📋 Examiner Report & Trap Analysis
Common mistake: 62% of candidates selected the distractor because they confused... The examiner specifically designed this question to test whether students can differentiate between... To secure full marks, candidates must demonstrate...
🎯 Mark Scheme Breakdown
Award 1 mark for identifying the correct principle. Award 1 mark for showing clear working. Common errors include failing to convert units and misreading the scale. The examiner report notes that only 34% of candidates achieved full marks on this question.
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