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Calc change in mass
D/o x 100
How many chromosomes in a human?
46
Three main stages of cell cycle
- replication of dna and synthesis of organelles
- mitosis
- division of cell
Why is mitosis important
Produces identical cells which all have the same genetic information
Produced additional cells for growth and repair
What are pathogens?
Pathogens are microorganisms that cause disease
Examples:
Bacteria-produce toxins that damage cells like salmonella
Viruses- invade cells and reproduce inside them
Fungi- can grow and spread like athletes foot
Protists- Single celled organisms e.g malaria
What’s a non communicable disease
Diseases that cannot be spread between people. They are often caused by lifestyle, genetics, or environmental factors.
Examples:
Cancer
Diabetes
Heart disease
Transmission types
How pathogens are spread from one host to another
Main transmission methods:
Direct contact
Airborne
Waterborne
Foodborne
Vectors(insects)
What are some communicable diseases?
• Bacterial: Salmonella (food poisoning), Gonorrhoea (STD).
• Viral: Measles (rash, fever), HIV (weakens immune system).
• Fungal: Rose Black Spot (affects plants, damages leaves).
• Protist: Malaria (spread by mosquitoes, causes fever).
Non-Communicable diseases
• Cancer – Abnormal cell growth.
• Diabetes – Affects blood sugar control.
• Cardiovascular Disease – Affects heart and blood vessels.