GCSE Biology - Resistant Bacteria Practice Questions
Question 1
Q1. Knowledge Recall (1 mark)
Define antibiotic resistance.
Question 2
Q2. Application of Knowledge (2 marks)
Explain how overuse of antibiotics can lead to resistant bacteria.
Question 3
Q3. Data Analysis (3 marks)
The graph shows the growth of bacteria treated with different types of antibiotics:
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Explain which antibiotic was most effective against the bacteria. Give a reason for your answer.
Question 4
Q4. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)
Name two different mechanisms by which bacteria can become antibiotic resistant.
Question 5
Q5. Application of Knowledge (3 marks)
Explain how antibiotic resistance can affect the treatment of disease.
Question 6
Q6. Data Analysis (4 marks)
The table shows the number of antibiotic-resistant infections in a hospital over a 5-year period:
| Year | Number of infections |
| 2018 | 50 |
| 2019 | 75 |
| 2020 | 120 |
| 2021 | 160 |
| 2022 | 200 |