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Differences Between Infectious and Non-Infectious Diseases

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Which of the following is NOT caused by a pathogen such as bacteria or virus?

Diabetes (correct)
Coughing
Fever
Rashes

What is the primary means through which infectious diseases are spread from person to person?

Direct contact with bodily fluids (correct)
Eating contaminated food
Breathing the same air
Sharing utensils

Which of the following structures can be found in a bacterial cell but not in a virus?

Cell membrane
Ribosomes (correct)
Nucleus
Capsid

How do antibiotics primarily work against bacterial infections?

Targeting bacterial cell walls or protein synthesis (D) Signup and view all the answers

What can happen when antibiotics are overused or misused?

Development of antibiotic resistance (D) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a common method to prevent the spread of infectious diseases?

Sharing personal items (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of vaccines in preventing infectious diseases?

Preventing future infections by boosting immunity (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is a major consequence of antibiotic resistance?

Failure of antibiotic treatments for common infections (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following contributes to the evolution of antibiotic-resistant bacteria?

'Over-prescribing' antibiotics for viral infections (A) Signup and view all the answers

What role do genes play in the development of antibiotic resistance?

'Genes can be transferred between bacteria and confer resistance' (C) Signup and view all the answers

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