Viral Diseases (OCR GCSE Biology A (Gateway Science Suite)): Quizzes
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Why are viruses particularly dangerous?
Why are viruses particularly dangerous?
They can invade & replicate in all cells
What is the current status of medicines that cure viral diseases?
What is the current status of medicines that cure viral diseases?
Scientists have not yet developed them
What are the main initial symptoms of measles?
What are the main initial 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 does measles spread between people?
How does measles spread between people?
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 are the initial symptoms of HIV infection?
What are the initial symptoms of HIV infection?
Flu-like symptoms
What does HIV do to the body over time?
What does HIV do to the body over time?
Attacks and weakens the immune system
What does AIDS stand for?
What does AIDS stand for?
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome
How is HIV transmitted between people?
How is HIV transmitted between people?
Sexual contact and bodily fluids
Which method helps prevent the spread of HIV during sexual activity?
Which method helps prevent the spread of HIV during sexual activity?
Using condoms
What do antiretroviral drugs do for people with HIV?
What do antiretroviral drugs do for people with HIV?
Slow down virus replication
What effect does TMV have on infected plant leaves?
What effect does TMV have on infected plant leaves?
Discolouration & cannot photosynthesize
How does Tobacco Mosaic Virus spread between plants?
How does Tobacco Mosaic Virus spread between plants?
Contact & insects acting as vectors
Which method helps prevent TMV in crops?
Which method helps prevent TMV in crops?
Growing TMV-resistant plant strains