Communicable Diseases (OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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Which types of microorganisms are pathogens?
Which types of microorganisms are pathogens?
Viruses, bacteria, protists and fungi
How do viruses reproduce inside cells?
How do viruses reproduce inside cells?
Use cell's biochemistry to make copies
What happens to cells after viruses reproduce inside them?
What happens to cells after viruses reproduce inside them?
The cell bursts
What process do bacteria use to multiply quickly?
What process do bacteria use to multiply quickly?
Binary fission
How do bacteria cause harm to the body?
How do bacteria cause harm to the body?
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?
Produce spores
What are the three main ways pathogens spread?
What are the three main ways pathogens spread?
Direct contact, water and air
What is droplet infection?
What is droplet infection?
Sneezing/coughing expels pathogen droplets
Which is an example of improving hygiene to reduce disease?
Which is an example of improving hygiene to reduce disease?
Using disinfectants
How does vaccination prevent disease spread?
How does vaccination prevent disease spread?
Makes individual immune so can't pass on