fungal reproduction and viral reproduction Flashcards
how does fungi reproduce
asexual and sexual reproduction methods like growing spores
2 forms of fungal infections that humans can contract
athletes foot
ringworm
What does antiobiotics do for fungal infections
antiobiotics dont work, must be treated with anti-fungal medicines
where does fungi grow
either presence or absence of light
Is fungi multi or uni celluar
can be both and change between the two
what does the colour of fungi for fungi
protects fungi against UV radiation
how many species of fungi
5 million species of fungi
how does a virus reproduce
virus reproduces by hijacking the cells of living organisms.
They inject their genetic material into the cell and take over.
They then use the cell to make more viruses
2 types of viral infections we can contract
the flu
covid 19
How does antibiotics affetc viral disease
will not work on Viral diseases. They
must be treated with anti-viral medicines.
how are viruses structured?
different viruses are structured differently from one another
generally viruses have a nucleic acid surrounded by a protein
why are viruses considered living and non living at the same time
due to their structure and
inability to reproduce on their own.
what does the protein coating on viruses do
The protein coating (called a capsid)
protects, transports and releases the genetic material
