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A-LevelBiologyInfectious diseases9700/12 · Oct/Nov 2016 · Q381 Mark

Why is it difficult to control the spread of measles? 1 Global air travel for commerce and tourism has increased. 2 The virus that causes measles rapidly evolves resistance to antibiotics. 3 The virus that causes measles shows great antigenic variability. 4 Civil unrest and poverty result in overcrowded living conditions.

A1, 2 and 4
B1, 2 and 3
C1 and 4 only
D4 only

✓ Correct answer

C: 1 and 4 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 2016 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 38.

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