immune system

• What are fungi classified as in terms of cellular organization?


  Eukaryotic organisms
• How do fungi differ from plants and animals in terms of cellular structure?

  Fungi can be either unicellular or multicellular
• What is an example of a unicellular fungus?


  Yeast
• What is an example of a multicellular fungus?


  Mushrooms
• What are hyphae in fungi?

  Long thread-like structures that spread through soil ( multicellular)
• How can hyphae contribute to disease?

  They can spread over plants or penetrate human skin
• What is a fungal disease example mentioned in the material?


  Rose black spot
• What symptoms does rose black spot cause in plants?

  Purple or black spots on leaves, yellowing, and leaf drop
• How does rose black spot affect a plant's ability to grow?

  It reduces the plant's ability to photosynthesize
• How does the rose black spot fungus typically spread?

  By being transported in water or by the wind
• What are two methods to treat rose black spot?

  Chop off infected leaves or spray with fungicides
• What should you do with the chopped-off infected leaves?

  Destroy them to prevent the spread of fungi
• What are protists classified as in terms of cellular organization?

  Eukaryotes
• What is the cellular structure of the majority of protists?

  Single-celled or unicellular
• What does it mean for a protist to be classified as a parasite?


  It lives on or inside other organisms at their expense
• How are protists typically transported between hosts?


  By vectors, such as insects
• What is an example of a disease caused by a parasitic protist?

  Malaria
• How is malaria transmitted to humans?

  By mosquitoes that feed on infected animals
• What happens when a mosquito feeds on an infected animal?


  It can suck up malaria parasites along with blood
• What symptoms do humans experience when infected with malaria?


  Severe fevers, headaches, and recurrent episodes
• What is the best way to prevent diseases like malaria?

  Stop the vectors from spreading the protists
• What are two methods to reduce the number of mosquitoes in an area?

  Destroy breeding sites or use insecticides
• How can we prevent mosquitoes from feeding on us?

  By using mosquito nets or repellents
• What are the key differences between fungi and protists?

  • Fungi can be unicellular or multicellular; protists are mostly unicellular.
  • Fungi have hyphae; protists do not.
  • Fungi can cause diseases like rose black spot; protists can cause diseases like malaria.
• What are the methods of treating fungal diseases like rose black spot?

  1. Chop off infected leaves and destroy them.
  2. Spray with fungicides to kill the fungus.
• What are the prevention strategies for diseases caused by protists like malaria?

  1. Reduce mosquito populations by destroying breeding sites or using insecticides.
  2. Prevent mosquito bites using nets or repellents.