Types Of Pathogens (P1)

Question 1

Protists

Answer 1

Single felled organisms, huge variety including algae

Either reproduce sexually or asexually (like bacteria)

Question 2

Viruses

Answer 2

Need to enter another cell and take it over to reproduce
A protein shell with genetic material inside
DNA is a double string RNA a single

Question 3

Bacteria

Answer 3

Single celled organisms
Prokaryotic with no nucleus and plasmids
Multiply rapidly, compete with host cells for nutrients and produce toxins
Some have flagella

Question 4

Fungi

Answer 4

Can be single-cellular

Can fuse cell walls and allow substances to move between