Pathogens and Disease Flashcards
1
Q
How does bacteria cause disease?
A
They divide rapidly through binary fission and they produce toxins that can make you feel ill or damage your cells
2
Q
How does a virus make you ill?
A
They invade a cell and reproduce inside of it, destroying it
3
Q
How are pathogens spread?
A
By air (from spores or water droplets when we breath), direct contact, or by water
