Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Diseases and immunity

Diseases and immunity — practice question

Pathogens are organisms that cause disease.
(a)[2]

Describe how gastric juice in the stomach protects the body against pathogens in food.

(b(i))[1]

Using the information in Fig. 3.1, calculate the percentage of people who catch norovirus by direct contact with an infected person.

(b(ii))[1]

Using Fig. 3.1, calculate how many of the 300 people caught the virus from contaminated water.

(c)[4]

Describe methods of preventing the indirect transmission of norovirus.

(d)[1]

State one body defence that may stop a virus in the air from reaching the lungs.

(e)[3]

Identify the structures labelled A, B and C in Fig. 3.2.

Worked solution & mark scheme

This 12-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: has (hydrochloric) acid

  • Full mark scheme, point by point
  • Step-by-step worked solution
  • Write your answer & get it marked instantly by AI