The HIV virus is transmitted by which of these methods?
Sexual intercourse
In tiny droplets through the air
Contaminated food
What effect does infection with the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis have on the individual?
Their immune system will not work properly
They may suffer infertility
They suffer aches and fever
Which of these diseases can be treated with antibiotics?
Malaria
Chlamydia
HIV
What type of blood cells produce antibodies?
Phagocytes
Erythrocytes
Lymphocytes
What specifically shaped molecules cover the surface of micro-organisms?
Antibodies
Antitoxins
Antigens
What cells remain in the bloodstream following primary infection?
Bacterial cells
Fungal cells
Memory cells
Which of these encourages the growth of antibiotic resistant bacteria?
Not finishing the antibiotics course
Not using antibiotics enough
Prescribing only appropriate antibiotics
Which of these is a measure used to control the spread of the superbug MRSA?
Use of alcohol gels on hands
Antibiotics
Antiviral drugs
What type of cells are the spleen mouse cells fused with in the production of monoclonal antibodies?
Myeloma
Hybridoma
Lymphocyte
What are the specific antigens on the surface of some cancerous cells called?
Cancer markers
Tumour markers
Tumour stickers