Pathogens Flashcards

(10 cards)

1
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Are fungi multicellular or unicellular organisms?

A

Both

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2
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What does a fungi cell contain?

A

cell wall, cell membrane, cytoplasm and a nucleus

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3
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What diseases can fungi cause?

A

thrush
athlete’s foot

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4
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Are bacteria multicellular or unicellular organisms?

A

small unicellular organisms

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5
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What does a bacteria cell contain?

A

cell wall
cell membrane
cytoplasm
no proper nucleus only a strand of DNA in the cytoplasm

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6
Q

What is an example of a bacteria and what could it cause?

A

staphyloccocus bacteria live on our skin and can cause spots/boils and if we eat it it could cause food poisoning

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7
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What are viruses?

A

they are simple organisms that do not have cells

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8
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What are viruses made up out of?

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They have a strand of DNA surrounded by a protein coat

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9
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Do viruses causes disease?

A

All viruses cause diseases

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10
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How do viruses reproduce?

A

They can only reproduce if they enter a living cell and take it over. During this the cell that they entered is killed

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