Fungal and Protist Disease #35

• What are fungi classified as?

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

  Fungi can be unicellular or multicellular
• 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 transport
• What are two methods to treat rose black spot?

  Chop off infected leaves or use fungicides
• What are protists classified as?

  Eukaryotes
• What is the majority classification of protists?

  Single-celled or unicellular organisms
• What are some protists classified as?

  Parasites
• How do protists typically spread?

  By vectors like insects
• What is malaria caused by?

  A parasitic protist
• How is malaria transmitted?

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

  It can suck up malaria parasites
• What symptoms do humans experience with malaria?

  Fever, headaches, and recurrent episodes
• Why is malaria considered a recurrent disease?

  Symptoms go away but return later
• What can be done to prevent diseases like malaria?

  Stop vectors from spreading the protists
• How can we reduce mosquito populations?

  Destroy breeding sites or use insecticides
• How can we protect ourselves from mosquito bites?

  Use 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 similarities and differences between fungal and protist diseases?

  Similarities:

  • Both can cause diseases in plants and animals.
  • Both can be spread by environmental factors.

  
  

  Differences:

  • Fungal diseases often involve hyphae; protist diseases often involve vectors.
  • Fungal diseases like rose black spot affect plants; protist diseases like malaria affect animals.