Diseases and Pathogens

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What is a pathogen?

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A pathogen is a microorganism that can cause disease in a host organism.

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What are the main types of pathogens?

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The main types of pathogens include viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites.

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Which pathogen is considered non-living?

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Virus.

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What is a bacterium?

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A bacterium is a single-celled, prokaryotic organism that can be beneficial or harmful.

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What disease is caused by bacteria?

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Strep throat is caused by bacteria.

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What is malaria and how is it spread?

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Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite and is spread by the bite of infected mosquitoes.

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What is the role of fungi as pathogens?

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Fungi can cause infections in humans, such as athlete's foot and ringworm.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms?

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Prokaryotic organisms, like bacteria, do not have a nucleus, while eukaryotic organisms, like fungi and protists, do.

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What are infectious diseases?

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Infectious diseases are illnesses caused by pathogens entering and multiplying in the body.

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How do viruses reproduce?

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Viruses reproduce by infecting a host cell and using the host's cellular machinery to replicate.