Agents of Disease Flashcards
1
Q
Prion
A
Misfolded protein that induces misfolding in normal varients of the same protein leading to cell death
2
Q
Bacteria
A
Microorganism that infects a host and causes illness
3
Q
Helminth
A
Soil transmitted caused by parasitic worms
4
Q
Virus
A
Submicroscopic infectious agen that replicates inside living cells
5
Q
Protists
A
Parasites that infect other organisms
6
Q
Fungi
A
Spore producig organisms feeding on organic matter
