Fungal Diseases Practice Questions

Question 1

Q1. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)

Define the term 'fungal disease'.

Question 2

Q2. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)

Name two different ways in which fungi can cause disease in humans.

Question 3

Q3. Application of Knowledge (3 marks)

Explain how a fungal infection of the skin can cause inflammation and redness.

Question 4

Q4. Data Analysis (4 marks)

The following table shows the prevalence of a fungal disease in different soil types:

Soil Type

Prevalence of Disease (%)

Clay

Sandy

Loam

Explain how the data in the table supports the hypothesis that the fungal disease is more prevalent in well-drained soils.

Question 5

Q5. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)

Name a specific fungal disease that affects humans and describe one of its symptoms.

Question 6

Q6. Application of Knowledge (3 marks)

Explain how the use of antibiotics can worsen a fungal infection.

Question 7

Q7. Data Analysis (4 marks)

A study found that a new antifungal drug is 90% effective in treating a fungal infection. If 1000 people are treated with the drug, how many are expected to recover from the infection?

Question 8

Q8. Knowledge Recall (2 marks)

State two factors that can increase the risk of developing a fungal infection.

Question 9

Q9. Application of Knowledge (3 marks)

Explain how a fungal infection can affect the lungs.

Question 10

Q10. Data Analysis (4 marks)

A farmer notices that a fungal disease is spreading rapidly through their crops. The farmer decides to use a fungicide to treat the infected plants. The following graph shows the percentage of infected plants over time:

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Explain how the graph shows that the fungicide is effective in treating the fungal disease.

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