Fungi, Protists, and Bacteria Review

Living organisms that can spread when its spores land on a host.
Athlete's foot is caused by this infectious agent.

• helminths

• bacteria

• protists

• fungi

Organisms that cause infectious disease are called

• pathogens.

• hosts.

• antibodies.

• nosocomial.

Living single celled eukaryotic organisms that can cause disease through contaminated food or water

• bacteria

• protists

• helminths

• fungi

Living prokaryotic organisms that cause disease and can usually be treated using antibiotics

• viruses

• bacteria

• protists

• fungi

Which TWO would be considered proper aseptic technique?

• Use only sterile inoculating loops.

• Place all lids on lab table face down.

• Throw bacterial plates in trash can.

• Thoroughly disinfect all work surfaces.

Which characteristics did we look at in the lab to analyze bacterial colonies? Select all that apply.

• elevation

• size

• color

• form

The purple bacteria in this image are

• cocci.

• bacilli.

• spirilla.

The bacteria in this image are

• cocci.

• bacilli.

• spirilla.

The bacteria in this image are

• Gram positive.

• Gram negative.

Which of the following is a characteristic of fungi that distinguishes them from bacteria and protists?

• Fungi are prokaryotic organisms.

• Fungi have cell walls made of chitin.

• Fungi perform photosynthesis.

• Fungi are unicellular organisms.

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