Bacteria and More

Question 1

virus

Answer 1

smallest microbe, cannot asexually reproduce, DNA instead of nucleus, protein coat

Question 2

HIV

Answer 2

virus, poor immune system, flu-like, direct contact, blood screening/ condoms

Question 3

measles

Answer 3

virus, death/ blindness/ brain damage, skin rash, inhalation of droplets, isolation/ vaccination

Question 4

TMV

Answer 4

virus, low photosynthesis, mosaic pattern of discolouration, direct contact/ vectors, pest control/ field hygiene

Question 5

bacteria

Answer 5

unicellular, produce toxins, undergo binary fission

Question 6

salmonella

Answer 6

bacterial disease, dehydration, unedible food, hygiene/ fluids/ vaccination/ antibiotics

Question 7

gonorrhoea

Answer 7

yellow discharge/painful urination, direct contact, barrier contraception/ tibiotics

Question 8

fungi

Answer 8

spread through spores, have hyphae for feeding

Question 9

example of a fungal disease

Answer 9

rose black spot, stunted growth, yellow/premature droppings, fungicides

Question 10

protist

Answer 10

unicellular eukaryote

Question 11

example of a protist disease

Answer 11

malaria, vectors, fever/vomit, water logging/sprays

Question 12

history

Answer 12

25% childbirth death due to “poor ventilation”, dropped to 1% with washing hands