Communicable Diseases (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Quizzes
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What is a virus made of?
What is a virus made of?
Genetic material in protein & lipid coat
Why are viruses not technically alive?
Why are viruses not technically alive?
They can't carry out life processes alone
Where can viruses reproduce?
Where can viruses reproduce?
Only inside living cells
What happens during the hijacking stage of the virus life cycle?
What happens during the hijacking stage of the virus life cycle?
Cell makes viral DNA/RNA & proteins
How does measles spread between people?
How does measles spread between people?
Tiny droplets from sneezes or coughs
What are the symptoms of measles?
What are the symptoms of measles?
High fever and red skin rash
How does HIV spread?
How does HIV spread?
Sexual contact & exchange of body fluids
What does HIV attack in the body?
What does HIV attack in the body?
The body's immune cells
What effect does tobacco mosaic virus have on plants?
What effect does tobacco mosaic virus have on plants?
Reduces photosynthesis
How does tobacco mosaic virus spread between plants?
How does tobacco mosaic virus spread between plants?
Through direct contact