Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · Proteins

Proteins — practice question

A vaccine is given to provide immunity against the virus that causes influenza. A different influenza vaccine is required each year because the virus changes by mutation regularly. What is the reason for needing a new influenza vaccine every year?

  • AMemory cells become less effective as they age.
  • BThe primary immune response does not produce enough antibodies.
  • CThe secondary immune response does not produce enough antibodies.
  • DThe virus antigens change and are not recognised by the immune system.

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