Viral,fungal and protists

• 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 affecting rose plants
• 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?

  By water or wind transportation
• 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?

  Eukaryotic organisms
• How do protists differ from fungi?

  Most protists are unicellular
• What are some protists classified as?

  Parasites
• How do protists 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?

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

  Symptoms that come and go
• 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 characteristics of fungi and protists?

  • Fungi: Eukaryotic, unicellular or multicellular
  • Example: Yeast (unicellular), Mushrooms (multicellular)
  • Protists: Eukaryotic, mostly unicellular
  • Some protists are parasites
• What are the methods to treat fungal diseases like Rose black spot?

  • Chop off infected leaves
  • Use fungicides to kill fungi
  • Destroy infected leaves to prevent spread
• What are the prevention strategies for malaria?

  • Reduce mosquito populations
  • Destroy breeding sites
  • Use mosquito nets and repellents