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Quiz: Pathogens and Infectious Disease

AQA GCSE Biology 8461 specification

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Welcome to this quiz on pathogens and infectious disease. Test your knowledge with 10 questions and learn more about how diseases are caused and prevented!

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Which type of pathogen causes the disease malaria?

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Which of the following are examples of pathogens? (Select all that apply)

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A {{blank0}} is a microorganism that causes disease, and it can be spread by {{blank1}} contact or through the air.

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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What is the primary purpose of vaccination?

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Which of the following are ways pathogens are transmitted? (Select all that apply)

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Match the items on the left with their correct pairs on the right

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Which of the following diseases is caused by a virus?

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White blood cells produce {{blank0}} to fight pathogens and use {{blank1}} to engulf them.

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