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Question 26

Which of the options, A to D, represents a secondary non-specific defence mechanism against pathogens?

A

The destruction of bacterial cell walls by lysozyme in tears

B

The trapping of inhaled microbes by mucus in the airways

C

The engulfment and digestion of pathogens by macrophages

D

The synthesis and secretion of antibodies by plasma cells

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Communicable diseases, disease prevention and the immune system Questions

  1. A Level
  2. /Biology
  3. /Communicable diseases, disease prevention and the immune system

40 exam-style questions on OCR A A Level Biology Communicable diseases, disease prevention and the immune system. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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