Bacterial Diseases GCSE Practice Questions
Question 1
Q1. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)
Define the term bacterial infection.
Question 2
Q2. Application (3 marks)
Explain how the use of antibiotics can lead to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Question 3
Q3. Data Analysis (4 marks)
The graph shows the growth of bacteria over time when exposed to different antibiotic concentrations.
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Explain how the graph demonstrates the effectiveness of antibiotics.
Question 4
Q4. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)
Name two common bacterial diseases in humans.
Question 5
Q5. Application (3 marks)
Describe how the transmission of bacterial diseases can be prevented by good hygiene.
Question 6
Q6. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)
State the role of the immune system in protecting against bacterial infections.
Question 7
Q7. Application (3 marks)
Explain why some people are more likely to develop bacterial infections than others.
Question 8
Q8. Data Analysis (4 marks)
The table shows the number of cases of a bacterial disease in a population over time.
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Calculate the percentage decrease in cases between January and December.
Question 9
Q9. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)
Describe the symptoms of pneumonia.
Question 10
Q10. Application (3 marks)
Explain how the development of new vaccines can help to control the spread of bacterial diseases.