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CAIE IGCSE Biology 10.1.8 Antibodies As Proteins That Bind Questions

Antibodies are proteins that bind to antigens. This can destroy pathogens directly or mark them for phagocytes to destroy.

Syllabus
2026–2028
Course
Biology 0610

Exam points

  • describe antibodies as proteins that bind to antigens
  • explain that antibody binding can directly destroy pathogens
  • explain that antibodies mark pathogens for destruction by phagocytes

CAIE IGCSE Biology 10.1.8 Antibodies As Proteins That Bind Questions question 1

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Fig. 6.1 is a diagram of the virus that causes measles.

Fig. 6.1

Fig. 6.1

Some white blood cells produce antibodies as part of the body's defence against pathogens.

Describe the role of antibodies in defence of the body.

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