Communicable (Infectious) Diseases (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Quizzes
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Which of the following are types of pathogens that cause infectious disease?
Which of the following are types of pathogens that cause infectious disease?
Viruses, bacteria, protists & fungi
What happens to cells after viruses make copies of themselves inside them?
What happens to cells after viruses make copies of themselves inside them?
The cell bursts
What is the name of the process by which bacteria divide?
What is the name of the process by which bacteria divide?
Binary fission
How do bacteria make individuals feel ill?
How do bacteria make individuals feel ill?
They produce toxins that damage cells
What does it mean when protists are described as parasitic?
What does it mean when protists are described as parasitic?
They use humans & animals as hosts
What are hyphae in fungi?
What are hyphae in fungi?
Thread-like structures
How do fungi spread to other organisms?
How do fungi spread to other organisms?
By producing spores
What is droplet infection?
What is droplet infection?
Pathogens in droplets from sneezing
Which is an example of improving hygiene to reduce disease spread?
Which is an example of improving hygiene to reduce disease spread?
Hand washing
Why does vaccination help reduce disease spread?
Why does vaccination help reduce disease spread?
Vaccinated people become immune