Pathogens

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What is a Pathogen?
A pathogen is a microorganism which causes illness
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Give some examples of pathogens.
Bacteria, Fungus, Virus
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Name some features of bacteria.
Loop of DNA, Protein Coat, Fagellum (Tail)
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Name some properties of bacteria.
Not all harmful, get into bloodstream, reproduce rapidly at 37oC, release tozins which cause illness
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Name some features of fungus.
Cell Wall ('Chitin'), Vacuole, Nucleus, Food Stoves
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Name some properties of fungus.
Inhale Cells, Releases stoves in the stomach, Are Living Cells
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Name some features of a virus.
All harmful, not living, attack living cells and 'hijack' their nucleus, nucleus copies the virus, virus burst out of cell and kill it.
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Name some features of bacteria.

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