protists & fungi

• What are fungi classified as?

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

  Fungi can be unicellular or multicellular
• What are multicellular fungi often called?

  Mushrooms
• What are hyphae?

  Thread-like structures of multicellular fungi
• How can hyphae affect plants and humans?

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

  Spores
• What is rose black spot?

  A fungal disease affecting rose leaves
• What symptoms does rose black spot cause?

  Purple or black spots on leaves
• How does rose black spot affect plant growth?

  Reduces photosynthesis and growth
• How does rose black spot spread?

  Through water or wind transport
• 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 spread of fungi
• What are protists classified as?

  Eukaryotes
• What is the common cellular structure of protists?

  Most are unicellular
• What are parasitic protists?

  Protists that live on or inside hosts
• How are protists often transported?

  By vectors like insects
• How is malaria transmitted?

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

  Severe 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 mosquito populations?

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

  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 methods to treat fungal diseases like rose black spot?

  • Chop off infected leaves
  • Spray with fungicides
• What are the prevention methods for malaria?

  • Reduce mosquito populations
  • Use mosquito nets and repellents