AQA GCSE Biology Module 1

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A general revision test for the first 4 topics of the B1 course


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  • 1. 
    Which of the following is not a good adaptation for a plant in arid conditions?
    • A. 

      Waxy leaves

    • B. 

      Large surface area

    • C. 

      Small surface area

    • D. 

      Long roots

  • 2. 
    Metabolic rate is the speed at which chemical reactions take place in the
    • A. 

      Skin

    • B. 

      Organs

    • C. 

      Stomach

    • D. 

      Cells

  • 3. 
    Where do viruses live?
    • A. 

      In cells

    • B. 

      On cells

    • C. 

      In organs

    • D. 

      On their own

  • 4. 
    Who pioneered in the field of vaccinations?
    • A. 

      Semmelweis

    • B. 

      Einstein

    • C. 

      Jenner

    • D. 

      Pasteur

  • 5. 
    What is meant by the term pathogen?
    • A. 

      A disease

    • B. 

      A disease causing organism

    • C. 

      A type of disease

    • D. 

      A virus

  • 6. 
    What is the main reason for not over using antibiotics?
    • A. 

      They are expensive

    • B. 

      It kills the friendly bacteria in our gut so we must eat more yoghurt

    • C. 

      Dangerous strains of resistance bacteria may develop

    • D. 

      It causes damage to the oesophagus

  • 7. 
    What is the most likely outcome for an individual that is not well suited to its environment?
    • A. 

      It will not survive

    • B. 

      It will survive well

    • C. 

      It will become extinct

    • D. 

      It will put on weight

  • 8. 
    What is an effect of carbon monoxide in cigarrette smoke?
    • A. 

      It adds to the green house effect

    • B. 

      It reduces the oxygen carrying capacity of blood

    • C. 

      It causes lung cancer

    • D. 

      It destroys the ozone layer

  • 9. 
    Which disease was incorrectly linked to the MMR vaccine?
    • A. 

      Lung cancer

    • B. 

      HIV

    • C. 

      Autism

    • D. 

      Gout

  • 10. 
    In an investigation what name is given to the variable that is measured?
    • A. 

      Control

    • B. 

      Independent

    • C. 

      Dependent

    • D. 

      Fair

  • 11. 
    What is the role of antibiotics?
    • A. 

      They kill bacteria

    • B. 

      They kill viruses

    • C. 

      They kill white blood cells

    • D. 

      They kill plant cells

  • 12. 
    Protein is needed in the diet because
    • A. 

      It tastes nice

    • B. 

      It gives immediate energy

    • C. 

      For growth

    • D. 

      For long term energy

  • 13. 
    The addictive substance in tobacco smoke is
    • A. 

      Salt

    • B. 

      Sugar

    • C. 

      Nicotine

    • D. 

      Tar

  • 14. 
    A vaccine stimulates white blood cells to produce
    • A. 

      Antigens

    • B. 

      Antibodies

    • C. 

      Antivaccines

    • D. 

      Heat

  • 15. 
    The effect of excess saturated fat in the diet is
    • A. 

      To increase cholesterol

    • B. 

      It has no effect because it is excreted

    • C. 

      It decreses blood pressure

    • D. 

      Promote muscle growth

  • 16. 
    Which of the following is not a characteristic of viruses
    • A. 

      They contain protein

    • B. 

      They contain DNA

    • C. 

      They respire

    • D. 

      They infect living cells

  • 17. 
    The main problem we face from MRSA is
    • A. 

      It is common

    • B. 

      It is a bacterium

    • C. 

      It affects people who are in Hospital

    • D. 

      It is resistant to many types of antibiotic

  • 18. 
    The definition of a recreational drug is
    • A. 

      Mildly harmful

    • B. 

      Very harmful

    • C. 

      Taken for pleasure

    • D. 

      Illegal

  • 19. 
    When graph plotting the variable used for the Y axis is the
    • A. 

      Dependent

    • B. 

      Independent

    • C. 

      Control

    • D. 

      Time

  • 20. 
    What role do drugs called statins play?
    • A. 

      Lower cholesterol

    • B. 

      Raise cholesterol

    • C. 

      A slimming drug

    • D. 

      They destroy pathogens

  • 21. 
    Which of the following structures is not part of the body's defences to pathogens
    • A. 

      Skin

    • B. 

      Tears

    • C. 

      Hair

    • D. 

      Mucus

  • 22. 
    Which one of the following is a type of cell that produces antibodies
    • A. 

      A cells

    • B. 

      B cells

    • C. 

      C cells

    • D. 

      D cells

  • 23. 
    Which one of the following is the best description of withdrawal symptoms?
    • A. 

      A headache after leaving a disco

    • B. 

      Shakes sometime after taking alcohol

    • C. 

      Muscle cramp from a lack of salt in the diet

    • D. 

      The consequences of an Officer's order in battle

  • 24. 
    Which one of the following is the best explanation about why the number of resistant bacteria is on the increase
    • A. 

      It's their mating season

    • B. 

      There is an increase in female types of bacteria

    • C. 

      Antibiotics are used too frequently

    • D. 

      There is an increase in male types of bacteria

  • 25. 
    What is menat by the term arid?
    • A. 

      Wet

    • B. 

      Dry

    • C. 

      Cold

    • D. 

      A type of computer programme

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