Biology 9700 · AS & A Level · The microscope in cell studies

The microscope in cell studies — practice question

The mean sizes of some pathogens are given. One kind of air filter has been found to work in stopping any pathogens of $1\,\mu\text{m}$ or greater from entering the air system of a room. Using their size and method of transmission, which diseases would this air filter stop from entering the air system of a room?

  • AHIV infection \times, TB ✓, malaria ✓, cholera ✓
  • BHIV infection \times, TB \times, malaria ✓, cholera ✓
  • CHIV infection ✓, TB \times, malaria \times, cholera \times
  • DHIV infection \times, TB ✓, malaria \times, cholera \times

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