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