Lesson 15: Fungi and Protist

Question 1

What is rose black spot?
How is it spread?
What are the symptons?
How is it treated?

Answer 1

• Fungal disease that happens in roses.
• Spread by wind, water, touch.
• Black spots on plants, leaves go yellow, leaves fall off early.
• Spray fungicides
• To prevent it, strip infected leaves, sterilise tools*

Question 2

What is malaria?
How is it spread?
What are the symptons?
How is it treated?

Answer 2

• Protist passed by mosquitos.
• Through female mosquitos.
• Fever, sweat, liver damage.
• Antimalarial drugs.
• Antimalarial drugs prevent it too*

Question 3

How can you control the spread of malaria?

Answer 3

• Use moquito nets.
• Wear insect repellent.
• Get rid of still water.
• Use insecticides

Question 4

What is a vector?

Answer 4

A vector is an organism that spreads disease without being harmed.