This detailed revision resource covers the Preventing and Treating Disease section of the AQA GCSE Combined Science Biology specification. Designed as a comprehension activity, it provides structured revision notes written in accessible, student-friendly language, followed by 20 exam-style questions (1–6 marks) with a separate mark scheme included.
Topics covered:
Vaccination and herd immunity
Antibiotics, painkillers, and antibiotic resistance (e.g. MRSA)
The discovery of medicines from plants and microorganisms (aspirin, digitalis, penicillin)
Modern methods of drug discovery (computer modelling, screening)
The stages of drug development: preclinical testing, clinical trials, double-blind trials, and peer review
What’s included:
A comprehensive Word document with detailed revision notes and comprehension activity
A separate Word document mark scheme with full model answers and mark allocations
Perfect for:
GCSE Combined Science (Higher & Foundation support)
Independent revision or homework tasks
Classroom comprehension or exam preparation activities
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