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A Levels Biology (9700)•9700/11/O/N/22
Question 39 from 9700/11/O/N/22

Explanation

Oral vs. Injected Vaccines for TB

Steps:

  • Identify that oral vaccines target gut pathogens and survive stomach acid, like polio vaccine.
  • Note TB vaccine (BCG) is injected intradermally to mimic respiratory infection in lungs.
  • Recall statements likely include: 1) acid stability, 2) site-specific immunity, 3) bacterial survival.
  • Determine only statement 2 explains TB's injection need due to lung targeting.

Why D is correct:

  • Statement 2 ties to immunology principle: vaccines must match infection route for mucosal immunity in respiratory tract.

Why the others are wrong:

  • A includes irrelevant statements 1 and 3.
  • B adds incorrect statement 1 on acid stability.
  • C adds incorrect statement 3 on bacterial factors.

Not enough information on exact statements, but D fits standard TB vaccine rationale.

Final answer: D

Topic: Antibodies and vaccination

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