Lesson 4.3.1.3
4.3.1.3 Bacterial diseases Quiz: AQA Biology, Unit 3
20 questions
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The 20 questions
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How do humans usually contract Salmonella food poisoning?
- Inhaling airborne droplets
- Ingesting contaminated food
- Mosquito bites
- Direct skin contact
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Which toxin-related symptom is caused by Salmonella bacteria?
- Thick yellow discharge
- Red skin rash
- Flu-like illness
- Abdominal cramps
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Why are chickens vaccinated against Salmonella in the UK?
- Prevent viral infection
- Control disease spread
- Speed up growth
- Increase egg production
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What type of pathogen causes the sexually transmitted disease gonorrhoea?
- Protist
- Bacterium
- Virus
- Fungus
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Which symptom is characteristic of a gonorrhoea infection?
- Thick yellow discharge
- Red skin rash
- Mosaic leaf spots
- Flu-like symptoms
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Why has penicillin become less effective at treating gonorrhoea?
- Faster transmission
- Resistant bacterial strains
- Viral mutation
- Increased dosage
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How is the bacterial disease gonorrhoea spread from person to person?
- Contaminated food
- Sexual contact
- Airborne droplets
- Insect vectors
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Which barrier method of contraception helps prevent the spread of gonorrhoea?
- Contraceptive pills
- Diaphragms
- Condoms
- IUDs
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Why are antibiotics used instead of painkillers to treat gonorrhoea?
- They kill bacteria
- They numb pain
- They reduce fever
- They destroy viruses
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What causes symptoms such as fever and abdominal cramps during Salmonella infection?
- Bacterial toxins
- Fungal spores
- Viral particles
- Human antibodies
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How do humans most commonly contract Salmonella food poisoning?
- Eating contaminated food
- Inhaling airborne spores
- Mosquito bites
- Skin-to-skin contact
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Which bacterial disease can be prevented by a barrier method of contraception?
- Malaria
- Salmonella food poisoning
- Gonorrhoea
- Measles
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Which of these is a non-viral, bacterial disease described in the specification?
- Tobacco mosaic disease
- Measles
- HIV
- Gonorrhoea
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Which type of pathogen causes both Salmonella food poisoning and gonorrhoea?
- Bacteria
- Fungi
- Protists
- Viruses
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A patient develops vomiting and diarrhoea after eating undercooked chicken. Which infection is this?
- Gonorrhoea
- Salmonella
- Malaria
- Measles
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Why has treating gonorrhoea with penicillin become increasingly difficult?
- Increased toxicity
- Antibiotic resistance
- Viral mutations
- Vaccine shortages
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Which symptom is specifically linked with gonorrhoea rather than Salmonella?
- Pain when urinating
- Vomiting of blood
- Abdominal cramps
- Diarrhoea and fatigue
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Why are poultry in the UK vaccinated against Salmonella bacteria?
- Improve meat flavour
- Control bacterial spread
- Promote bird growth
- Increase egg size
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Which initial antibiotic was commonly used to treat gonorrhoea infections?
- Insulin
- Penicillin
- Aspirin
- Paracetamol
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Which group of organisms causes Salmonella food poisoning?
- Fungi
- Viruses
- Protists
- Bacteria
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