GCSE Infection & Response Keywords Crossword (AQA)

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GCSE Infection & Response Keywords Crossword (AQA) is a Learnaroo Hub learning resource for building Combined Science knowledge and skills at Combined Science.

Format: Printable / PDF
Subject: Combined Science
Level: Combined Science
Typical time: 30 minutes

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5. A microorganism that causes disease. (8) 1. An organism that spreads a pathogen, e.g. a
7. Protected against a particular disease. (6) 2. A type of pathogen (e.g. athlete's foot). (5)
8. Contains a dead or inactive pathogen to give 3. Pathogens that can produce toxins. (8)
Use the clues to complete the keyword crossword. Every answer is a key exam term.
6. A pathogen that reproduces inside cells. (5) mosquito. (6)

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GCSE Infection & Response Keywords Crossword (AQA) is a Learnaroo Hub learning resource for building Combined Science knowledge and skills at Combined Science.

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