Viral Diseases (AQA GCSE Biology Combined Science): Quizzes
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Why are viral diseases particularly difficult to treat?
Why are viral diseases particularly difficult to treat?
Scientists have not yet developed cures
What are the characteristic symptoms of measles?
What are the characteristic symptoms of measles?
High fever and red skin rash
Which complication of measles is an infection of the brain?
Which complication of measles is an infection of the brain?
Encephalitis
How does measles spread between people?
How does measles spread between people?
Droplet infection from coughs or sneezes
What does HIV eventually lead to if untreated?
What does HIV eventually lead to if untreated?
AIDS
Which of these is NOT mentioned as a way HIV is transmitted?
Which of these is NOT mentioned as a way HIV is transmitted?
Droplet infection
What do antiretroviral drugs do?
What do antiretroviral drugs do?
Slow down virus replication
How does TMV reduce a plant's yield?
How does TMV reduce a plant's yield?
Affected areas cannot photosynthesize
How can insects contribute to TMV spread?
How can insects contribute to TMV spread?
They act as vectors
Which method helps prevent TMV in crops?
Which method helps prevent TMV in crops?
Growing TMV-resistant plant strains