B3 - Infection and response Flashcards
1
Q
Give four types of pathogen.
A
Bacteria
Viruses
Protists
Fungi
2
Q
What are bacteria?
A
Very small cells that reproduce rapidly inside your body,
producing toxins that make you feel ill.
3
Q
What are viruses?
A
Very small things (not cells) that can reproduce rapidly inside your cells, making them burst and causing you to feel ill.
4
Q
What are protists?
A
Single-celled eukaryotes
5
Q
What are fungi?
A
Some are single-celled, others have a body which can penetrate human skin and cause diseases
6
Q
Give three ways in which pathogens can spread.
A
Water
Air
Direct contact
