Pathogens

Which pathogen is non-living?

• Virus

• Bacteria

• Fungi

• Parasite/Protist

• They are all alive

Which pathogen has spores that are carried through the air?

• protist/parasite

• fungi

• bacteria

• virus

Which of the following statements about pathogens is true?

• A pathogen describes anything that causes illness or disease
• Pathogens are all microscopic
• All pathogens are transmitted through the air from host to host
• All pathogens cause cells to swell and burst

Malaria is a common disease in many countries. What type of pathogen is malaria?

• a virus

• a bacterium

• a fungus

• a protist

Which best compares bacteria and viruses?

• bacteria are smaller than viruses
• bacteria cause disease, but viruses do not
• bacteria have genetic material, but viruses do not
• bacteria are living organisms, but viruses are not

A class of organisms that harm their host by producing toxins that interfere with normal body function.

• liverwarts

• Slime molds

• Bacteria

• Amoebas

Athlete's Foot is caused by:

• fungus

• bacteria

• parasite

• virus

An infectious disease:

• can be spread from person to person.
• can not be spread from person to person.

True or False:
Asthma is a non-infectious disease?

• True
• False

Non-infectious diseases can be caused by

• Pathogens

• Animal bites

• Lifestyle choices

• Contaminated water