Protist&Fungi

Which of the following is NOT a type of pathogen?

• Parasitic

  Protists

• Viruses

• Probiotics

• Bacteria

Answer explanation

A Probiotic is actually BENEFICIAL bacteria that help digest your food and keep your immune system working.

Which type of pathogen likes to grow in dark, warm, moist areas and is responsible for ringworm?

• Bacteria

• Viruses

• Fungi

• Protists

What is the name for microorganisms that cause infectious disease?

• Molecules

• Pathogens

• Microbes

• Bad Stuff

Answer explanation

REMEMBER:

Patho- means disease

-gen means forming

Pathogen- forming disease

Which is not an illness caused by fungi?

• Poisoning

• Parasitic infections

• Allergies

• Chagas Disease

Which pathogen is most likely to look like a worm or insect?

• Virus
• Bacteria
• Fungi
• Protist

Which of the following is not a kind of pathogen?

• Bacteria 
• Protists 
• Mosquitoes 
• Fungi 

Athlete's foot is an example of this pathogen

• Bacteria
• Virus
• Fungus
• Protozoan

What are the 4 types of pathogens that could cause illness?

• animals, bacteria, fungi and plants

• bacteria, fungi, nucleus, parasite

• bacteria, fungi, viruses, parasite

• bacteria, plants, fungi, parasite

Protists that can cause a disease are normally considered to be...

• Bacterial

• Viral

• Parasitic

• Fungal

Which of these are not in the fungi group?

• mushrooms

• mold

• yeast

• angiosperms