AQA Big Fat Quiz of Biology (Paper 1)

Which type of microbe releases toxins which damages cells within the body?

• A Bacteria
• B Fungus
• C Virus
• D Nucleus

Where do virus pathogens reproduce in the body?

• A Within cells
• B In the blood
• C In the stomach
• D In warm wet places

Which of the following is a form of the body’s primary defence system?

• A Skin
• B White blood cells
• C Phagocytosis
• D Vaccination

What is phagocytosis?

• A The engulfing of foreign bodies
• B The production of antibodies
• C The splitting of bacteria
• D A stage in mitosis

How is the measles virus transmitted?

• A Inhalation of droplets from sneezes and coughs
• B Sexual contact
• C Drinking of contaminated dirty water
• D Mosquito

How can antibiotic resistance be reduced?

• A Finish the course, only have antibiotics when required.
• B Take the dose until you are feeling better and then stop as soon as possible.
• C Ensure regular antibiotics are taken to ensure that the body is free of all pathogens

What is the general name for a disease causing organism?

• A Cell
• B Pathogen
• C Yeast
• D Microbe

Which cell in the body is responsible for the production of antibodies?

• A Red blood cell
• B White blood cell
• C Bone marrow
• D Liver

What does a vaccination contain?

• A An active form of a disease
• B A dead or weakened form of a disease
• C A medicinal cure for a disease
• D Antibodies for a disease

Which dose of a drug is the most suitable?

• A The maximum possible without damage to the body
• B The lowest amount while still being effective and safe
• C Any dose as long as it doesn’t cause side effects
• D The amount that didn’t kill the cells during preclinical trials