Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Diseases and immunity

Diseases and immunity — practice question

HIV is a pathogen able to lead to AIDS.
(a)[3]

Describe the ways HIV can move from one person to another.

(b)[1]

All viruses have genetic material. HIV has genetic material called RNA. State one other feature shared by all viruses.

(c(i))[3]

Describe the role of lymphocytes.

(c(ii))[1]

State how HIV infection affects the lymphocytes if it is untreated.

(d(i))[4]

Explain why vitamin C and iron matter in the human diet.

(d(ii))[2]

Using the treatment-group data in Table 4.2, calculate the percentage decrease in the average number of copies of HIV RNA per cm^{3} of blood.

(d(iii))[2]

Evaluate the effect of the dietary supplements on the lymphocytes. Use the information in Table 4.2 in your answer.

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