Microbes and Diseases AND Biotechnology EOG Review

Why do doctors suggest that people get a flu vaccine each year?

• Viruses replicate more rapidly over time.

• Viruses can mutate from year to year.

• Vaccines are absorbed by the body after a year.

• Vaccines get stronger over time.

Ten people became sick with the flu after attending a school dance. What is the scenario that could best explain how the people got sick?

• contact with environmental sources

• contact with an infected animal

• contact with a contaminated object

• contact with an infected person

Malaria is a common disease in many countries. What is the cause of this disease?

• a virus

• a bacterium

• a fungus

• a parasite

Which disease is caused by a fungal infection?

• intestinal worms

• influenza

• chicken pox

• athlete’s foot

What is the most likely result of overusing a particular antibiotic?

• fewer infections caused by bacteria resistant to the antibiotic

• more infections caused by bacteria resistant to the antibiotic

• fewer infections caused by viruses and bacteria

• more infections caused by viruses

Which illness could most likely be treated with antibiotics?

• influenza

• common cold

• strep throat

• diabetes

Many infectious diseases have been nearly eliminated worldwide. Why should global studies of infectious diseases continue?

• All infectious disease organisms are fatal.

• All infectious diseases are resistant to any form of treatment.

• All infectious disease organisms have the ability to mutate, adapt, and survive.

• All infectious diseases are caused by viruses that do not respond to antibiotics.

How are pandemics different than epidemics?

• Pandemics affect blood; epidemics affect skin.

• Pandemics affect many countries or states; an epidemic is more localized.

• Pandemics are caused by bacteria; epidemics are caused by viruses.

• Pandemics are spread through the air; epidemics are spread through the water.

Which is the best way to help prevent the flu from becoming a pandemic?

• getting a vaccination

• taking antibiotics

• eating fruits and vegetables

• washing hands often

Where do plants get the food they need for energy?

• They absorb it directly from the sun.

• They absorb it directly from the soil.

• They produce it during photosynthesis.

• They receive it from atmospheric gases.