Medicine in modern Britain, c.1900-present test questions - Edexcel

1

What was the name of the first magic bullet to be discovered?

2

Which of the following is a genetic condition?

3

Who discovered the second magic bullet, Prontosil?

4

Who discovered that penicillin works as an antibiotic?

5

During which war was penicillin mass produced?

6

When was the National Health Service introduced?

7

What has the British government promoted throughout the 20th century to prevent illness and disease?

8

What is the main method used to diagnose a tumour inside the body?

9

Which scientist took X-ray photographs of DNA that helped to show its double helix shape?

10

Which cancer has been proven to be caused by smoking?