WorksheetsYear 10 microbes benchmark revision quiz
Total questions: 15
Worksheet time: 9mins
Which microbe is caused by a virus?
Ringworm
HIV
TB
Salmonella
What is the body's first line of defence against infection?
Physical barriers
White blood cells
Blood plasma
Red blood cells
Which is caused by a bacteria?
Ringworm
TB
HIV
Athletes foot
Which is caused by a fungus
?
Ringworm
TB
HIV
Measles
When are microbes useful?
Baking bread
Decay
Causing disease
Brewing beer
How is ringworm spread?
Sharing towels
Unprotected sex
Coughing and sneezing
Mixing blood
What is the treatment for HIV?
Antibiotics
Antifungals
Antivirals
Good hygiene
How can you prevent TB?
Antibiotics
BCG vaccine
Use condoms
Avoid blood contact
Which is the best description of the term 'non-specific' defence?
general
not specific
against a particular type of pathogen
against any type of pathogen
Which body part contains enzymes that can kill pathogens?
Eyes
Skin
Reproductive organs
Lungs
Which body parts outer layer is dead so pathogen cannot grow?
Eyes
Nose
Mouth
Skin
Which body part contains friendly bacteria to stop harmful bacteria from growing?
Mouth
Stomach
Intestines
Skin
Which of the following are examples of non specific immunity (first line of defence) and are present all the time?
Skin
White blood cells
Stomach acid
Stem cells
What should you do when using agar?
Do not cough on it
Sneeze on it
Open it to check the bacteria
Incubate below body temperature
How can you contract HIV?
Sharing needles
Mixing blood
Mother breastfeeding her baby
Unprotected sex
