Bioenergetics and Human Health · Life Science

Pathogens and the Immune System

Understanding how the body defends itself against bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the body recognize a 'self' cell from a 'foreign' invader?
  2. 2Why do vaccines provide long-term protection against diseases?
  3. 3How do bacteria develop resistance to the antibiotics we use to kill them?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS3: Science - Health and Disease
Year: Year 9
Subject: Science
Unit: Bioenergetics and Human Health
Period: Life Science

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