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Phagocytes and lymphocytes are both present in samples of blood.

Describe how the structure of a phagocyte differs from the structure of a lymphocyte.

Important Questions on Immunity

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Using the ABO blood group system as an example, explain why red blood cells can be recognised as self or as non-self.
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Explain why the blood of type B is not given to someone with blood type A during a blood transfusion.
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Some people say that in an immune response a pathogen chooses the lymphocytes that will destroy them. Do you agree?
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Looking at the above figure, explain why only cells in clone Y have responded to the antigen.

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The diagram shows an antibody molecule.

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The regions X and Y.

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The diagram shows an antibody molecule.

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The bond labelled Z.

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Describe briefly how antibody molecules are produced and secreted. 
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Explain how the structure of an antibody is related to its function.