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Other pathogenic agents: Edexcel A‑Level Biology B questions

Every Edexcel A-Level Biology B exam question on 6.5 Other pathogenic agents, 2016–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q9(c)

    June 2025 · Paper 1

    6 marks6.5 Other pathogenic agents
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    June 2025 Paper 1, question 9(c): The diagram shows the structure of the influenza virus. Haemagglutinin is a glycoprotein that binds to molecules on the cell membranes of the host cells of this

  2. Q4(b)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    1 mark6.5 Other pathogenic agents
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 4(b): Which of the following is the predominant method of transmission of the influenza virus? (1) A contaminated surfaces B contaminated food C respiratory droplets

  3. Q4(c)

    June 2023 · Paper 1

    3 marks6.5 Other pathogenic agents
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    June 2023 Paper 1, question 4(c): Symptoms of influenza appear some time after a person is infected with the virus. Explain why there is a time delay between infection and the symptoms appearing

  4. Q3(a)

    June 2022 · Paper 1

    1 mark6.5 Other pathogenic agents
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    June 2022 Paper 1, question 3(a): Which row of the table shows the name of the pathogen that causes malaria, and its classification group? (1) Name of pathogen Classification group A Plasmodium

  5. Q3(a)(iii)

    October 2020 · Paper 1

    1 mark6.5 Other pathogenic agents
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    October 2020 Paper 1, question 3(a)(iii): Which of the following organisms causes the symptoms of malaria? . (1) A Anopheles gambiae B Plasmodium falciparum C Puccinia graminis D Salmonella enterica

  6. Q3(a)

    June 2019 · Paper 1

    1 mark6.5 Other pathogenic agents
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    June 2019 Paper 1, question 3(a): Which genus does the stem rust fungus belong to? (1) A Plasmodium B Puccinia C Salmonella D Staphylococcus

  7. Q3(b)

    June 2019 · Paper 1

    3 marks6.5 Other pathogenic agents
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    June 2019 Paper 1, question 3(b): Explain how stem rust fungus results in a reduction in grain yield. (3)

  8. Q3(c)

    June 2019 · Paper 1

    3 marks6.5 Other pathogenic agents
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    June 2019 Paper 1, question 3(c): Cereal crops have been genetically modified (GM) to produce plants that are resistant to stem rust fungus. Analyse the diagram to deduce why the formation of ba
All 8 questions on Other pathogenic agents, as a list
  1. June 2025, Paper 1, Q9(c) (6 marks): The diagram shows the structure of the influenza virus. Haemagglutinin is a glycoprotein that binds to molecules on the cell membranes of the host cells of this
  2. June 2023, Paper 1, Q4(b) (1 mark): Which of the following is the predominant method of transmission of the influenza virus? (1) A contaminated surfaces B contaminated food C respiratory droplets
  3. June 2023, Paper 1, Q4(c) (3 marks): Symptoms of influenza appear some time after a person is infected with the virus. Explain why there is a time delay between infection and the symptoms appearing
  4. June 2022, Paper 1, Q3(a) (1 mark): Which row of the table shows the name of the pathogen that causes malaria, and its classification group? (1) Name of pathogen Classification group A Plasmodium
  5. October 2020, Paper 1, Q3(a)(iii) (1 mark): Which of the following organisms causes the symptoms of malaria? . (1) A Anopheles gambiae B Plasmodium falciparum C Puccinia graminis D Salmonella enterica
  6. June 2019, Paper 1, Q3(a) (1 mark): Which genus does the stem rust fungus belong to? (1) A Plasmodium B Puccinia C Salmonella D Staphylococcus
  7. June 2019, Paper 1, Q3(b) (3 marks): Explain how stem rust fungus results in a reduction in grain yield. (3)
  8. June 2019, Paper 1, Q3(c) (3 marks): Cereal crops have been genetically modified (GM) to produce plants that are resistant to stem rust fungus. Analyse the diagram to deduce why the formation of ba

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