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3.1 Communicable diseases

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Many drugs were originally extracted from plants and microorganisms.

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Complete the sentences. Use answers from the box.

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Digitalis is used to treat heart conditions. Digitalis originates from .....

Aspirin is a painkiller. Aspirin originates from .....

Penicillin was the first antibiotic. Penicillin was discovered in a .....

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Give one reason why a new drug must be tested before it is given to patients.

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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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