Basic Biology Revision 0.0 / 5 ? BiologyMetabolic rateGCSENone Created by: Jada-rayne GriffinCreated on: 21-08-15 12:22 What its meant by 'metabolic rate'? ...the speed that chemical reactions take place 1 of 12 What is needed to carry out a chemical reaction? ...energy 2 of 12 What are the three main parts of the nucleus? ...nucleus, cell membrane and cytoplasm 3 of 12 What does 'antigen' mean? ...another word for pathogen 4 of 12 Name two defences against disease? ...stomach acid/skin or mucus 5 of 12 What do white blood cells do? ...swallow the pathogen and then digest it 6 of 12 What is a 'pathogen'? ...microrginisms that fight disease and infections 7 of 12 What happens when bacteria and viruses get inside your body? ...they produce rapidly and damage your tissue 8 of 12 What is meant by 'im-proper/miss-use of antibiotics?' ...either not finishing a course, or taking them incorrectly 9 of 12 Why are antibiotics ineffective against viral infection? ...because they can not get into the cells 10 of 12 Name two drugs that treat disease... ...anti-septic/anti-biotics or pain killers 11 of 12 What is meant by 'immunity'? ...it is unlikely to catch a disease for the second time 12 of 12
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