Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Diseases and immunity

Diseases and immunity — practice question

The body contains defences that protect it from pathogens.
(a)[1]

Define pathogen.

(b)[3]

Fill in Table 9.1 with one specific example for every defence type.

(c(i))[2]

Suggest two reasons why it matters for people to wash their bodies often.

(c(ii))[2]

Explain why a biological washing powder is good at removing the stain.

(d)[2]

Explain why preparing food hygienically is important.

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