Question 241 Immunity

How do complement proteins help destroy bacteria?

Correct answer C. They form pores in the bacterial membrane causing lysis

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Question 243 Immunity

What is a hapten?

Correct answer D. A small molecule that becomes antigenic only when attached to a larger carrier protein

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Question 245 Immunity

Haemolytic disease of the newborn can occur when which situation arises?

Correct answer A. An Rh-negative mother carries an Rh-positive fetus after earlier sensitisation

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Question 259 Immunity

Why does passive immunity last only a few weeks or months?

Correct answer D. No memory cells are produced and the received antibodies are gradually broken down

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