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3.2 Cells

Quick questions on Cell recognition and the immune system: antigens, lymphocytes and antibodies - AQA A-Level Biology

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What is the cellular response (T lymphocytes)?
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T lymphocytes mature in the thymus and respond to antigens presented on body cells.
What is the humoral response (B lymphocytes)?
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B lymphocytes respond to antigens in body fluids.
What is types of immunity?
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Active immunity means your own cells make the antibodies; it is long-lasting. Passive immunity means antibodies are given to you; it is immediate but temporary.
What is q1?
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Describe the stages of phagocytosis. [4 marks]
What is q2?
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Explain why the secondary immune response is faster than the primary response. [3 marks]
What is q3?
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Explain why a monoclonal antibody binds to only one type of antigen. [2 marks]

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