Disease

List the 6 disease causing pathogen types identified in the previous lesson.

Identify three differences between a prion and a virus.

Identify three infectious diseases (common name is acceptable).

List three non-infectious diseases (common name is acceptable).

What are some key characteristics of an infectious disease?

• Caused by a microorganism, contagious.

• Caused by a microorganism, not contagious.

• Caused by factors such as genetics, malnutrition, environment, or lifestyle.

• Caused by bad hygiene, poor lifestyle choices, or your genetics.

What are some key characteristics of a non-infectious disease?

• Caused by a microorganism, contagious.

• Caused by a microorganism, not contagious.

• Caused by factors such as genetics, malnutrition, environment, or lifestyle.

• Caused by coming into contact with an unwell person.

Bacteria are ______-celled organisms

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NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Dandruff, ringworm and Athlete's foot (tinea) are all types of what?

• Infectious protists

• Non-infectious fungi

• Non-infectious bacteria

• Infectious fungi

Identify three features of a parasite.

Are protists eukaryotes or prokaryotes?

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2