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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which pathogen is non-living?
Virus
Bacteria
Fungi
Parasite/Protist
They are all alive
- 2. Multiple Choice
Which pathogen has spores that are carried through the air?
protist/parasite
fungi
bacteria
virus
- 3. Multiple ChoiceViruses reproduce themselves by...dividing into two identical copiescausing cells to transform into virusesmaking host cells reproduce copies of the virusesplanting eggs inside host organisms
- 4. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following statements about pathogens is true?A pathogen describes anything that causes illness or diseasePathogens are all microscopicAll pathogens are transmitted through the air from host to hostAll pathogens cause cells to swell and burst
- 5. Multiple Choice
Malaria is a common disease in many countries. What type of pathogen is malaria?
a virus
a bacterium
a fungus
a protist
- 6. Multiple Choice
Which type of pathogen is responsible for causing the flu, chicken pox, and yellow fever?
viruses
parasites
fungi
bacteria
- 7. Multiple Choice
Sabrina has the flu. Her neighbor suggests she get a prescription for an antibiotic, but Sabrina's mothers says that antibiotics would not help in this situation. Why?
the flu is caused by a virus, and it cannot be treated with an antibiotic.
the flu is caused by a fungus, and it must be treated with antifungal medication
the flu is caused by a parasitic worm, and must be treated with an anti-parasitic medication
the flu is caused by a bacterium, and it cannot be treated with an antibiotic.
- 8. Multiple ChoiceWhich best compares bacteria and viruses?bacteria are smaller than virusesbacteria cause disease, but viruses do notbacteria have genetic material, but viruses do notbacteria are living organisms, but viruses are not
- 9. Multiple ChoiceHow could you describe the size of a virus?Smaller than bacteriaLarger than a parasiteAbout the size of a dimeSmaller than a proton
- 10. Multiple Choice
A class of organisms that harm their host by producing toxins that interfere with normal body function.
liverwarts
Slime molds
Bacteria
Amoebas
- 11. Multiple Choice
a class of organisms that feed primarily on dead material that can cause illness.
fungi
protozoas
bacteria
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which pathogen does NOT have DNA?
fungi
protist/parasite
bacteria
virus
they all have DNA
- 13. Multiple Choice
Vaccines are used to prevent diseases by which type of pathogen?
virus
bacteria
parasite
fungi
- 14. Multiple Choice
Influenza is caused by:
virus
bacteria
parasite
fungi
- 15. Multiple Choice
Strep Throat is caused by:
virus
bacteria
fungi
parasite
- 16. Multiple Choice
Malaria is caused by:
parasite
fungi
virus
bacteria
- 17. Multiple Choice
Athlete's Foot is caused by:
fungus
bacteria
parasite
virus
- 18. Multiple ChoiceAn infectious disease:can be spread from person to person.can not be spread from person to person.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False:
Influenza is an infectious disease?TrueFalse - 20. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False:
Allergies are an infectious disease?TrueFalse - 21. Multiple ChoiceTrue or False:
Asthma is a non-infectious disease?TrueFalse - 22. Multiple Choice
Non-infectious diseases can be caused by
Pathogens
Animal bites
Lifestyle choices
Contaminated water
- 23. Multiple Choice
Which are examples of non-infectious diseases?
malaria & influenza
asthma & strep throat
common cold & measles
hemophilia & cancer
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