Btec Unit 3 Assessment - Applied Human
Biology Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Antibiotic resistance - CORRECT ANSWER Ability of bacteria to survive and multiply
despite antibiotic treatment.
Antimicrobial resistance - CORRECT ANSWER Resistance of microorganisms to drugs that
previously killed them.
Vaccination programme - CORRECT ANSWER Organized effort to immunize populations
against infectious diseases.
Cardiovascular diseases - CORRECT ANSWER Disorders of the heart and blood vessels, such
as coronary artery disease.
Respiratory diseases - CORRECT ANSWER Conditions affecting lungs and airways, e.g.,
asthma and COPD.
Ageing population - CORRECT ANSWER Increasing proportion of older individuals in a
population.
Obesity - CORRECT ANSWER Excessive body fat that poses health risks.
Smoking - CORRECT ANSWER Inhalation of tobacco smoke, linked to respiratory and
cardiovascular diseases.
Alcohol misuse - CORRECT ANSWER Excessive consumption of alcohol causing health
problems.
Substance misuse - CORRECT ANSWER Improper use of drugs or chemicals leading to health
issues.
, Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) - CORRECT ANSWER Infections spread primarily
through sexual contact.
Genetic screening - CORRECT ANSWER Testing individuals for genetic mutations or
disorders.
Genetic diseases - CORRECT ANSWER Disorders caused by abnormalities in genes or
chromosomes.
Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis - CORRECT ANSWER Genetic testing of embryos before
implantation during IVF.
Cancer screening - CORRECT ANSWER Tests to detect cancer early before symptoms appear.
Medical imaging - CORRECT ANSWER Techniques like X-rays, MRI, and CT scans to
visualize internal structures.
Stem-cell therapy - CORRECT ANSWER Use of stem cells to repair or replace damaged
tissues.
Epigenetic modification - CORRECT ANSWER Changes in gene expression without altering
DNA sequence.
Epigenetic reprogramming - CORRECT ANSWER Resetting cell gene expression to a
pluripotent state.
Developing new drugs - CORRECT ANSWER Research and creation of novel pharmaceutical
treatments.
Hormone therapies - CORRECT ANSWER Treatments using hormones to regulate body
processes.
Biology Exam UPDATED ACTUAL
QUESTIONS AND CORRECT ANSWERS
Antibiotic resistance - CORRECT ANSWER Ability of bacteria to survive and multiply
despite antibiotic treatment.
Antimicrobial resistance - CORRECT ANSWER Resistance of microorganisms to drugs that
previously killed them.
Vaccination programme - CORRECT ANSWER Organized effort to immunize populations
against infectious diseases.
Cardiovascular diseases - CORRECT ANSWER Disorders of the heart and blood vessels, such
as coronary artery disease.
Respiratory diseases - CORRECT ANSWER Conditions affecting lungs and airways, e.g.,
asthma and COPD.
Ageing population - CORRECT ANSWER Increasing proportion of older individuals in a
population.
Obesity - CORRECT ANSWER Excessive body fat that poses health risks.
Smoking - CORRECT ANSWER Inhalation of tobacco smoke, linked to respiratory and
cardiovascular diseases.
Alcohol misuse - CORRECT ANSWER Excessive consumption of alcohol causing health
problems.
Substance misuse - CORRECT ANSWER Improper use of drugs or chemicals leading to health
issues.
, Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) - CORRECT ANSWER Infections spread primarily
through sexual contact.
Genetic screening - CORRECT ANSWER Testing individuals for genetic mutations or
disorders.
Genetic diseases - CORRECT ANSWER Disorders caused by abnormalities in genes or
chromosomes.
Pre-implantation genetic diagnosis - CORRECT ANSWER Genetic testing of embryos before
implantation during IVF.
Cancer screening - CORRECT ANSWER Tests to detect cancer early before symptoms appear.
Medical imaging - CORRECT ANSWER Techniques like X-rays, MRI, and CT scans to
visualize internal structures.
Stem-cell therapy - CORRECT ANSWER Use of stem cells to repair or replace damaged
tissues.
Epigenetic modification - CORRECT ANSWER Changes in gene expression without altering
DNA sequence.
Epigenetic reprogramming - CORRECT ANSWER Resetting cell gene expression to a
pluripotent state.
Developing new drugs - CORRECT ANSWER Research and creation of novel pharmaceutical
treatments.
Hormone therapies - CORRECT ANSWER Treatments using hormones to regulate body
processes.
