Pathogens (Leaving Cert Biology): Quizzes
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What is a pathogen?
What is a pathogen?
An organism causing disease
What are prions?
What are prions?
Misfolded proteins
How do prions multiply?
How do prions multiply?
Converting normal proteins to abnormal
Which disease affects cattle?
Which disease affects cattle?
BSE (mad cow disease)
What do prion diseases typically cause?
What do prion diseases typically cause?
Dementia and are fatal
How does the number of prions increase in the brain?
How does the number of prions increase in the brain?
Exponentially
To which domain do protists belong?
To which domain do protists belong?
Eukaryotic
Which disease is caused by Plasmodium species?
Which disease is caused by Plasmodium species?
Malaria
Where are protist diseases especially prevalent?
Where are protist diseases especially prevalent?
Tropical and subtropical regions
What problems do roundworms cause?
What problems do roundworms cause?
Malnutrition
What disease can ticks transmit?
What disease can ticks transmit?
Lyme disease
Why does the immune system have multiple layers of protection?
Why does the immune system have multiple layers of protection?
Different pathogens need different defences