CAIE IGCSE Biology 10.1.7 Pathogen Antigens
Practise explaining how specific-shaped antigens on pathogens trigger recognition by the immune system.
- Syllabus
- 2026–2028
- Course
- Biology 0610
Exam points
- state that each pathogen carries its own antigens with specific shapes
- identify antigens rather than antibodies or antibiotics as the pathogen features recognised by immunity
- link a different antigen shape to the need for a different specific antibody response
10.1.7—Each pathogen has its own antigens question 1
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The immune system recognises pathogens and attacks them.
Which feature of pathogens triggers this response?
A
antibodies
B
antibiotics
C
antigens
D
memory cells
C
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