| Date | November 2009 | Marks available | 1 | Reference code | 09N.1.SL.TZ0.26 |
| Level | Standard level | Paper | Paper 1 | Time zone | TZ0 |
| Command term | Question number | 26 | Adapted from | N/A |
Question
What stimulates the production of antibodies?
A. AIDS
B. Antibiotics
C. Anticodons
D. Antigens
Markscheme
D
Examiners report
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