Fungal and Protist Disease

• What are fungi classified as?

  Eukaryotic organisms
• How do fungi differ from plants and animals?

  Fungi can be unicellular or multicellular
• What is an example of unicellular fungi?

  Yeast
• What are hyphae in fungi?

  Thread-like structures that spread through soil
• How can hyphae cause disease?

  They can penetrate human skin or plants
• What do hyphae produce that helps fungi spread?

  Spores
• What is rose black spot?

  A fungal disease causing spots on leaves
• How does rose black spot affect plants?

  It reduces photosynthesis and growth
• How does the rose black spot fungus spread?

  By water or wind
• What are two methods to treat rose black spot?

  Chop off infected leaves or use fungicides
• Why should infected leaves be destroyed?

  To prevent the fungi from spreading
• What are protists classified as?

  Eukaryotes
• What is the majority classification of protists?

  Single-celled or unicellular
• What does it mean for protists to be classified as parasites?

  They live on or inside other organisms
• How are protists often transported?

  By vectors like insects
• What is an example of a disease caused by protists?

  Malaria
• How is malaria transmitted?

  By mosquitoes feeding on infected hosts
• What symptoms do humans experience when infected with malaria?

  Bad fevers and headaches
• What are recurrent episodes in malaria?

  Symptoms that come and go
• What is the best way to prevent diseases like malaria?

  Stop vectors from spreading protists
• How can we reduce the number of mosquitoes?

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

  Use mosquito nets or repellents
• What are the main characteristics of fungi and protists?

  • Fungi: Eukaryotic, unicellular or multicellular
  • Protists: Eukaryotic, mostly unicellular
• What are the differences between fungal and protist diseases?

  • Fungal diseases: E.g., rose black spot
  • Protist diseases: E.g., malaria, often transmitted by vectors
• What are the methods to control fungal and protist diseases?

  • Fungal control: Remove infected leaves, use fungicides
  • Protist control: Reduce vectors, use insecticides, mosquito nets