Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · The immune system

The immune system — practice question

Macrophages make intracellular enzymes inside the cell. Fig. 2.1 is a summary diagram showing the sequence of events that take place in a macrophage.
(a(i))[1]

State the name of the process at A.

(a(ii))[2]

Name the protein-synthesis stages shown at E and at F.

(a(iii))[4]

Identify organelles B, G, H and J.

(b)[3]

Describe the changes to the bacteria between C and D.

(c)[2]

Macrophages act as antigen presenting cells (APCs). Antigens from pathogens such as the bacteria in Fig. 2.1 are shown to helper T-lymphocytes as in Fig. 2.2. Only a very small number of helper T-lymphocytes react to APCs by binding in the manner shown in Fig. 2.2. Suggest why this happens.

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