Viral Diseases (OCR GCSE Biology A, Combined (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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Why have scientists not developed medicines to cure viral diseases?
Why have scientists not developed medicines to cure viral diseases?
Viruses replicate in all cell types
What are the main symptoms of measles?
What are the main symptoms of measles?
High fever and red skin rash
Which serious complication can measles cause that affects the brain?
Which serious complication can measles cause that affects the brain?
Encephalitis
How is measles spread from person to person?
How is measles spread from person to person?
Droplet infection from coughs/sneezes
What is the most effective way to prevent measles?
What is the most effective way to prevent measles?
Vaccination
What symptoms does HIV initially cause?
What symptoms does HIV initially cause?
Flu-like symptoms
What does HIV eventually lead to if left untreated?
What does HIV eventually lead to if left untreated?
AIDS
Which of these is a way HIV can be transmitted?
Which of these is a way HIV can be transmitted?
Sharing needles
What type of drugs can prevent HIV progressing to AIDS?
What type of drugs can prevent HIV progressing to AIDS?
Antiretroviral drugs
What effect does TMV have on infected plant leaves?
What effect does TMV have on infected plant leaves?
Discolouration and reduced photosynthesis
How is Tobacco Mosaic Virus spread between plants?
How is Tobacco Mosaic Virus spread between plants?
Contact and insect vectors
Which method helps prevent TMV in crops?
Which method helps prevent TMV in crops?
Growing TMV-resistant plant strains