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Biology · WACE Written practice

Explain how vaccination leads to long-term immunity. (5 marks)

Your answer

Vaccines contain a weakened pathogen, so the body produces antibodies against it. If you're infected later, the antibodies fight the pathogen off faster.

Marking your answer…
3/5marksThe idea is there.
The explanation needs one more link.
  • Identifies antibody production against the antigen1 of 1 marks
  • Correct use of terminology1 of 1 marks
  • Says the next response is faster, but not why1 of 2 marks
  • No mention of memory cells — the key marking point0 of 1 marks
A stronger answer needs

Name memory cells, then link them to a faster antibody response on re-exposure.

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TakeawayOn an explain question, connect what happens to why.