Biology 0610 · IGCSE · Sexually transmitted infections

Sexually transmitted infections — practice question

(a) Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection that is caused by a bacterium. Fig. 1.1 is a diagram of the bacterium responsible for gonorrhoea. The labels shown on the diagram are: cell membrane, plasmid, ribosome.
(a(i))[3]

On Fig. 1.1, draw label lines to match each label with the correct structure.

(a(ii))[2]

State two characteristics of living organisms that bacteria show.

(b(i))[3]

Complete the sentences to describe the data in Fig. 1.2. Overall, the number of people infected ................................................ . The two-year period with the largest change in the number of people infected is from ................................................ to ................................................ . In 2020, the number of people infected with gonorrhoea was ................................................ per 100 000 people.

(b(ii))[1]

Calculate how many people were infected with gonorrhoea in 2012.

(c)[1]

Suggest one reason why the antibiotic now kills fewer bacteria.

(d)[4]

Describe methods used to control the spread of sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhoea.

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