Communicable (Infectious) Diseases (AQA GCSE Biology): Quizzes
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What are pathogens?
What are pathogens?
Microorganisms that cause infectious disease
Which four types of microorganisms are pathogens?
Which four types of microorganisms are pathogens?
Viruses, bacteria, protists and fungi
What happens to a cell after a virus has made copies of itself inside it?
What happens to a cell after a virus has made copies of itself inside it?
The cell bursts
What process do bacteria use to multiply very quickly?
What process do bacteria use to multiply very quickly?
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 and animals as hosts
What are hyphae in fungi?
What are hyphae in fungi?
Thread-like structures
How can fungi spread to other organisms?
How can fungi spread to other organisms?
By producing spores
What is droplet infection?
What is droplet infection?
Pathogens expelled in droplets by sneezing
Which is an example of pathogen spread by direct contact?
Which is an example of pathogen spread by direct contact?
Touching contaminated surfaces
Which method improves hygiene to reduce pathogen spread?
Which method improves hygiene to reduce pathogen spread?
Hand washing and using disinfectants
How does vaccination stop an individual passing on disease?
How does vaccination stop an individual passing on disease?
Makes them immune so it won't infect them