Communicable Disease 4

• What are fungi classified as?

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

  Fungi can be unicellular or multicellular
• What is Rose black spot?

  A fungal disease affecting rose plants
• 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
• What are protists classified as?

  Eukaryotic organisms
• How do most protists differ from fungi?

  Most protists are unicellular
• What are parasitic protists?

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

  By vectors like insects
• What is malaria caused by?

  A parasitic protist
• What symptoms do humans experience with malaria?

  Severe fevers and headaches
• What is the best way to prevent 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 repellent
• What are the key differences between fungi and protists?

  • Fungi can be unicellular or multicellular
  • Protists are mostly unicellular
  • Fungi reproduce through spores
  • Protists can be parasitic