Edexcel A Level Biology B Topic 6: Microbiology and Pathogens – Subtopic 6.2 Non-bacterial Pathogens Complete Pack.

Exam-board-aligned Edexcel A Level Biology B Non-bacterial Pathogens pack with exam questions, retrieval practice, misconceptions and teacher mark scheme.

This resource is a complete exam-style assessment pack for Edexcel A Level Biology B, covering Topic 6: Microbiology and Pathogens, Subtopic 2 – Non-bacterial Pathogens (6.5–6.6).

NOTE: Word documents for student questions and the mark scheme are included for ease of editing, copying and adapting.

It has been written to closely reflect Edexcel command words, mark scheme phrasing and examiner expectations, making it ideal for both classroom teaching and focused exam preparation.

What’s included:

Student Pack
• Structured exam-style questions using Edexcel command words
• Short answer, structured, data-handling and extended response questions
• Challenging application and data-analysis tasks
• Questions covering fungal, viral and protoctist pathogens
• Investigation and practical-design questions
• Retrieval practice questions to consolidate key knowledge

Teacher Pack:
• Fully worked Edexcel-style mark scheme
• Common student misconceptions with clear, examiner-focused corrections
• Retrieval question answer key
All materials are provided as ready-to-use PDFs, suitable for printing or digital classrooms.

Specification coverage:

6.5 Non-bacterial Pathogens
• Stem rust (Puccinia graminis) in wheat
• Transmission by wind-dispersed fungal spores
• Infection and pathogenic effects of stem rust
• Effects of infection on photosynthesis and crop yield
• Influenza virus transmission, infection and replication
• Malaria and Plasmodium
• Role of the female Anopheles mosquito as a vector
• Infection of liver and red blood cells
• Transmission pathways and pathogenic effects
• Application of knowledge to disease spread and control

6.6 Control of Endemic Malaria
• Biological factors affecting malaria transmission
• Insecticide-treated mosquito nets and vector control
• Insecticide and drug resistance
• Environmental factors affecting mosquito populations
• Social and economic limitations of control programmes
• Ethical considerations in disease-control strategies
• Scientific testing and validation of new control methods
• Peer review, replication and evaluation of scientific evidence

Designed to support:
• A Level Biology lessons
• Homework and independent revision
• Retrieval starters and low-stakes testing
• Exam technique and command-word precision
• Data analysis and application skills
• Extended-response practice
• Intervention and targeted support

Also available
This resource forms part of a full Topic 6: Microbiology and Pathogens bundle for Edexcel A Level Biology B, covering bacteria, non-bacterial pathogens and responses to infection.

Created by an experienced A Level Biology teacher.

Classroom use permitted. Not for redistribution.