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A-LevelBiologyImmunityOct/Nov 2025Paper 1 Q401 Mark

The diagram shows an antibody molecule with some parts labelled. [Diagram of an antibody molecule with parts P, W, V, U, R, S, T labelled] Which row is correct about the parts that form an antigen-binding site and have identical amino acid sequences?

Aform an antigen-binding site: P and Q, have identical amino acid sequences: R and S
Bform an antigen-binding site: Q and V, have identical amino acid sequences: P and S
Cform an antigen-binding site: R and S, have identical amino acid sequences: U and V
Dform an antigen-binding site: U and V, have identical amino acid sequences: Q and R

✓ Correct Answer

The correct answer is C: form an antigen-binding site: R and S, have identical amino acid sequences: U and V

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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...

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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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About This A-Level Biology Question

Topic

This multiple-choice question tests Immunity in A-Level Biology (syllabus code 9700). It is worth 1 mark.

Source

This question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Biology Oct/Nov 2025 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2.

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