Parasites
This pathogen lives on or in another organism and harms it.
Parasite
True or false: Fungus is a plant.
False
Is a virus living or nonliving?
Nonliving
True or false: Not all bacteria are harmful.
True
What do cells use to make energy?
Sugar (glucose).
What do we call the organism that a parasite lives on or in?
The host
Name one example of a fungus.
Mushrooms, mold, yeast.
What do viruses need in order to reproduce?
A host cell.
What shape are many bacteria?
Rods, spheres, or spirals.
What gas do cells need for cellular respiration?
Oxygen.
Name one common parasite that affects humans or pets.
ticks, fleas, tapeworms
What do fungi need in order to grow?
Moisture, food, and the right temperature.
Name one illness caused by a virus
Flu, cold, measles, chickenpox, COVID-19.
Name a food that is made using helpful bacteria.
Yogurt, cheese, sauerkraut.
What organelle in the cell performs cellular respiration?
The mitochondria.
Why do parasites need a host?
They cannot make their own food and depend on the host for nutrients.
What process does yeast use to help bread rise?
Fermentation.
What part of the body do viruses attack once inside us?
Our cells.
How do bacteria reproduce?
By splitting into two (binary fission).
What is the main energy molecule produced during cellular respiration?
ATP (adenosine triphosphate).
True or False: A deer tick is a parasite that spreads Lyme disease?
True
What role do fungi play in nature?
They help break down dead plants and animals (decomposers).
True or false: Antibiotics can cure viral infections.
False
What is one way to protect yourself from harmful bacteria?
Washing hands, cooking food properly, keeping wounds clean.
What are the two main products of cellular respiration (besides energy)?
Carbon dioxide and water.