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iGCSE Biology (0610)-10.1 Diseases and immunity – iGCSE Style Questions Paper 1

Question

The graph shows how waste is disposed of in three cities.

Which statement describes waste disposal in all of the three cities?

A) Burning is the second most common form of waste disposal.
B) Landfill is the main form of waste disposal.
C) More waste is burnt than recycled.
D) Recycling and burning together are the main forms of waste disposal.

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans: C

The correct answer is C, because :

On an average, the more waste is burnt inspite of other disposal options.

• Recycling is better option but it’s not achieved most.

Question

Some methods of transmitting pathogens are listed.
1 drinking contaminated water
2 contact with another person’s blood
3 contact with another person’s saliva
4 touching contaminated surfaces

How many are indirect methods of transmitting pathogens?
A none
B one
C two
D three

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans: C

The correct answer is C, because :

Transmission of pathogens is way of infection spread.

Following methods are in transmission of pathogens:

• Drinking contaminated water.

• Contact with another person’s blood.

Question

Statements about pathogens are given.
1 A pathogen is a disease-causing organism.
2 All pathogens are bacteria.
3 A pathogen can be transmitted by indirect contact through contaminated food.
Which statements are correct?
A 1 and 2

B 1 and 3

C 1 only

D 3 only

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans B

The correct answer is B, because :

Pathogen is the organism that causes infection to infected person.

Pathogens can be any microorganism.

Pathogen can be transmitted by indirect contact through contaminated food, Water.

Question

Campylobacter is a bacterium that can cause food poisoning.
Which word describes Campylobacter?
(A) antibody
(B) disease
(C) pathogen
(D) symptom

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans: C

The correct answer is C, because :

Food poising is caused by bacterium campylobacter.

It can be described as Pathogen.

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