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3.1 Communicable diseases

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The figure shows three stages, A, B and C, in the destruction of a bacterium by a white blood cell.

Figure: Three stages in the destruction of a bacterium by a white blood cell

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a.

Name the process shown in the figure.

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b.

Describe what is happening at stage B.

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c.

Describe what is happening at stage C.

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d.

This white blood cell can destroy many different types of pathogens. Suggest why.

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3.1 Communicable diseases Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Biology
  3. /3.1 Communicable diseases

176 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Biology 3.1 Communicable diseases, covering 3.1.1 Communicable (infectious) diseases, 3.1.2 Viral diseases, 3.1.3 Bacterial diseases, 3.1.4 Fungal diseases, 3.1.5 Protist diseases, 3.1.6 Human defence systems, 3.1.7 Vaccination, 3.1.8 Antibiotics and painkillers, and 3.1.9 Discovery and development of drugs. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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