The Rise of Superbugs

Mutations occur naturally in bacterial DNA.

Some mutations allow the bacteria to survive the antibiotic.

These bacteria reproduce rapidly, passing on the resistance gene.

Question 1

Which group contains only types of pathogen?

Accepted Answer

Viruses, bacteria, fungi and protists

Answer

Bacteria, muscles, fungi and protists

Answer

Viruses, red blood cells, fungi and protists

Answer

Bacteria, chloroplasts, fungi and viruses

Question 2

Vaccines contain dead or inactive forms of a pathogen. Why does this prevent future infection?

Accepted Answer

They stimulate white blood cells to produce matching antibodies quickly

Answer

They kill the pathogens directly in the blood

Answer

They strengthen the skin to prevent entry

Answer

They provide the body with ready-made antibodies

Question 3

How does a vaccine usually protect a person from future disease?

Accepted Answer

By giving a small amount of dead or inactive pathogen to stimulate antibody production

Answer

By killing every pathogen already inside the body at once

Answer

By thickening the skin permanently

Answer

By increasing the number of red blood cells

Question 4

Which pair of symptoms is most associated with measles in GCSE Biology?

Accepted Answer

Fever and a red skin rash

Answer

Pain on urinating and green discharge

Answer

Purple spots on leaves

Answer

Thick mucus in the bronchi

What is The Rise of Superbugs?