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CAPE Biology Unit 2 · May/June 2019 · Paper 2 · Question 3(a)(i)

Aedes mosquitoes are widespread throughout the Caribbean and are associated with the spread of viral diseases such as Zika, dengue and chikungunya. Figure 3 provides data for a Zika outbreak in Dominica in 2016.

Assuming that epidemiologic week 1 (not shown on the graph) was the first week of January, in which month was the first confirmed case of a Zika virus infection recorded?

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  1. 3(a)(ii)List FOUR other observations from the data provided in Figure 3. Your statements can refer to the epidemiologic week (instead of month).[4 marks]
  2. 3(a)(iii)Explain the mechanisms by which viruses can be transmitted from an infected to an uninfected person by mosquitoes.[6 marks]
  3. 3(b)(i)With the aid of a labelled graph showing blood antibody concentration over time after vaccination, explain THREE ways in which vaccinations work to reduce the…[9 marks]
  4. 3(b)(ii)Distinguish between 'natural active immunity' and 'artificial active immunity'.[2 marks]
  5. 3(c)Discuss FOUR major economic impacts of diseases spread by mosquitoes.[8 marks]

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