AQA 8461 GCSE Biology Quest: Unraveling the Enigma of Infection and Response
Question 1
Q1 (1 mark)
Name one type of microorganism that can cause an infection.
Question 2
Q2 (2 marks)
Explain the difference between a communicable and a non-communicable disease.
Question 3
Q3 (3 marks)
Describe the role of white blood cells in the immune system.
Question 4
Q4 (2 marks)
Explain how antibiotics can be used to treat infections.
Question 5
Q5 (4 marks)
Describe the process of vaccination and explain how it provides immunity.
Question 6
Q6 (3 marks)
Explain the difference between a painkiller and an antibiotic.
Question 7
Q7 (1 mark)
What is the name of the chemical substances produced by pathogens that can cause harm?
Question 8
Q8 (2 marks)
Explain how clinical trials are used to test the effectiveness of new medicines.
Question 9
Q9 (3 marks)
Describe the process of making monoclonal antibodies using hybridoma cells.
Question 10
Q10 (4 marks)
Explain how the immune system can become compromised and give an example of each situation.