Communicable Diseases (OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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What are pathogens?
What are pathogens?
Microorganisms causing infectious disease
Which of these are types of pathogens?
Which of these are types of pathogens?
Viruses, bacteria, protists, fungi
How do viruses reproduce inside cells?
How do viruses reproduce inside cells?
Use cell biochemistry to make copies
What happens when viruses reproduce in cells?
What happens when viruses reproduce in cells?
The cell bursts
What process do bacteria use to reproduce?
What process do bacteria use to reproduce?
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 that some protists are parasitic?
What does it mean that some protists are parasitic?
They use hosts, living on/in them
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 expelled in droplets breathed in
How does vaccination prevent disease spread?
How does vaccination prevent disease spread?
Makes individuals immune so can't pass on
Which is a hygiene method to reduce spread?
Which is a hygiene method to reduce spread?
Hand washing