Sexually transmitted infections: past paper questions
Real questions on sexually transmitted infections
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- 0610/41 · October/November 2025 · Q4e(i)[1]
State the name of the male gamete in a human.
See it on the paper → - 0610/41 · October/November 2025 · Q4e(ii)[1]
State where gametes are formed in the human male reproductive system.
See it on the paper → - 0610/41 · October/November 2025 · Q4e(iii)[1]
Human male gametes are haploid. State the name of the process that produces haploid male gametes.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2025 · Q3b(iii)[1]
State the type of pathogen that causes cholera.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2025 · Q3b(iv)[1]
The scientific name for the pathogen that causes cholera is Vibrio cholerae. State the genus name for this pathogen.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2025 · Q3b(v)[3]
Explain how the cholera pathogen causes dehydration of the human body.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2025 · Q4b(i)[1]
State the name of one other STI that can be passed from mother to fetus. (i)
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2025 · Q4b(ii)[2]
State two ways to control the spread of STIs.
See it on the paper → - 0610/33 · October/November 2024 · Q6a[1]
A sexually transmitted infection (STI) is an infection transmitted through sexual contact. Table 6.1 shows some STIs and the type of pathogen that causes the infection. Table 6.1 name of STI type of pathogen chlamydia bacteria gonorrhoea bacteria hepatitis B virus syphilis bacteria State the names of the STIs shown in...
See it on the paper → - 0610/43 · May/June 2024 · Q4c[2]
Scientists can selectively breed for increased pest resistance in wheat. Explain the benefits of growing wheat with increased pest resistance.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2022 · Q4a(ii)[3]
Explain how the cholera bacterium causes diarrhoea.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2022 · Q4b(i)[1]
The strain of bacteria used in this investigation causes a disease. Using the information in Fig. 4.2, explain why antibiotic E would be the most effective at treating this disease.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2022 · Q4b(ii)[4]
The results in Fig. 4.2 show that this strain of bacteria is resistant to antibiotic A. Five years ago, a similar investigation found that the clear area for antibiotic A was the same size as antibiotic B is in Fig. 4.2. Explain how bacteria become resistant to antibiotics.
See it on the paper → - 0610/42 · February/March 2022 · Q4b(iii)[1]
Describe how to minimise the risk of antibiotic B developing the same results as antibiotic A.
See it on the paper → - 0610/43 · October/November 2021 · Q4a[3]
Describe how HIV is transmitted from one person to another.
See it on the paper → - 0610/43 · October/November 2021 · Q4b[1]
All viruses contain genetic material. HIV contains genetic material called RNA. State one other feature common to all viruses.
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What examiners said
Bacteria was commonly stated. Incorrect responses included Vibrio, cholera and virus.
— Examiner report, February/March 2025, 0610/42 Q3(b)(iii) (Cambridge)
Vibrio was commonly seen. Incorrect responses included cholerae and Vibrio cholerae.
— Examiner report, February/March 2025, 0610/42 Q3(b)(iv) (Cambridge)
It was evident there was a good understanding of how cholera causes dehydration. Occasional misconceptions included that the cholera bacteria, or the toxins, secrete chloride ions and that a higher water potential in the gut is created.
— Examiner report, February/March 2025, 0610/42 Q3(b)(v) (Cambridge)
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