Communicable Diseases

Question 1

infectious

Answer 1

transmitted between organisms

Question 1

communicable disease

Answer 1

infectious, caused by pathogens

Question 2

pathogen

Answer 2

disease-causing microorganisms

Question 3

binary fission

Answer 3

cell splits into daughter cells

Question 4

pathogens spreading by air/ droplet infection

Answer 4

carried from organism to organism as tiny droplets are expelled by coughing, sneezing etc.

Question 5

pathogens spreading by direct contact

Answer 5

between organisms, access given to blood via needles, cuts etc.

Question 6

pathogens spreading by vectors

Answer 6

organisms carry pathogens between organisms

Question 7

pathogens spreading by water

Answer 7

fungal spores via bad food/ water sewage

Question 8

aseptic technique

Answer 8

way of working with special precautions, avoiding contamination unwanted microorganisms

Question 9

disinfectant

Answer 9

inhibits microorganisms

Question 10

sterilised surface

Answer 10

treated so living microorganisms are destroyed