Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Diseases and immunity

Diseases and immunity — practice question

Fig. 6.1 shows a diagram of the virus responsible for measles.
(a(i))[2]

State the names of the virus parts marked X and Y in Fig. 6.1.

(a(ii))[2]

State two differences between the structure of bacteria and the structure of viruses.

(b(i))[2]

State two ways in which a pathogen may be spread indirectly.

(b(ii))[2]

State two mechanical barriers of the body.

(c)[4]

Describe the role of antibodies in defence of the body.

(d)[3]

Explain how active immunity is different from passive immunity.

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