Protist&Fungi

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What are the four types of pathogens that can cause illness?

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Bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites.

Front

What type of pathogen causes athlete's foot?

Back

Fungus.

Front

Which of the following is not classified as a fungus?

Back

Angiosperms.

Front

In the context of malaria transmission, who is the host?

Back

Human.

Front

Which illness is not caused by fungi?

Back

Chagas Disease.

Front

Define 'fungi'.

Back

A kingdom of usually multicellular eukaryotic organisms that are heterotrophic and absorb nutrients from their environment.

Front

What is a common characteristic of all fungi?

Back

They reproduce by spores.

Front

Name a disease caused by a protozoan.

Back

Malaria.

Front

What is the role of bacteria in the ecosystem?

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Bacteria decompose organic matter and recycle nutrients.

Front

What is a pathogen?

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An organism that causes disease.