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Topic 6.3 IB SL Biology Quiz

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1.

What is a pathogen?
- A.
  
  A virus or organism which causes cancer
- B.
  
  A virus or organism which protects the body from disease
- C.
  
  A virus or organism which causes disease
Correct Answer
C. A virus or organism which causes disease
2.

Attempting to harm a virus is a more effective method of treatment than attempting to remove it.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
Harming a virus will harm the cells of the host.

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3.

The secretion of ______ on the skin creates an environment in which pathogens cannot survive.
- A.
  
  Amylase
- B.
  
  Glucose
- C.
  
  Lactic Acid
- D.
  
  Glutamic Acid
- E.
  
  Hydrochloric Acid
Correct Answer
C. Lactic Acid
4.

_______ are found in the blood and ingest pathogens through endocytosis.
- A.
  
  Endocytes
- B.
  
  Exocytes
- C.
  
  Antibodies
- D.
  
  Phagocytes
- E.
  
  Arthrocytes
Correct Answer
D. Phagocytes
5.

Antigen(s)...
- A.
  
  Production is stimulated by antibodies
- B.
  
  Stimulate the production of antibody
- C.
  
  Typically bind with only one antibody
- D.
  
  Are produced by the body
Correct Answer(s)
B. Stimulate the production of antibody
C. Typically bind with only one antibody

Explanation
they are foreign substances who stimulate the production of antibodies

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6.

Pathogens have antigens on their surface.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True
7.

HIV destroys a type of lymphocyte which is vital to the production of ______, which causes the body to be more susceptible to pathogens.
- A.
  
  Antigens
- B.
  
  Antibodies
- C.
  
  Antitheses
Correct Answer
B. Antibodies

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Biology 6.3 Quiz

What is a pathogen?

Attempting to harm a virus is a more effective method of treatment than attempting to remove it.

The secretion of ______ on the skin creates an environment in which pathogens cannot survive.

_______ are found in the blood and ingest pathogens through endocytosis.

Antigen(s)...

Pathogens have antigens on their surface.

HIV destroys a type of lymphocyte which is vital to the production of ______, which causes the body to be more susceptible to pathogens.