Pathogens Flashcards
(10 cards)
Are fungi multicellular or unicellular organisms?
Both
What does a fungi cell contain?
cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm and a nucleus
What diseases can fungi cause?
thrush
athlete’s foot
Are bacteria multicellular or unicellular organisms?
small unicellular organisms
What does a bacteria cell contain?
cell wall
cell membrane
cytoplasm
no proper nucleus only a strand of DNA in the cytoplasm
What is an example of a bacteria and what could it cause?
staphyloccocus bacteria live on our skin and can cause spots/boils and if we eat it it could cause food poisoning
What are viruses?
they are simple organisms that do not have cells
What are viruses made up out of?
They have a strand of DNA surrounded by a protein coat
Do viruses causes disease?
All viruses cause diseases
How do viruses reproduce?
They can only reproduce if they enter a living cell and take it over. During this the cell that they entered is killed