Fungi and protists

What are fungi?

Eukaryotic organisms whose cells contain a nucleus.

Two examples of fungi.

Yeasts and moulds.

Give an example of a fungal infection.

Athlete's foot.

How do fungi generally obtain nutrients?

They secrete digestive enzymes into their surroundings and absorb the resulting substances.

What are protists?

A diverse group of eukaryotic organisms, some of which are pathogenic parasites.

What pathogen causes malaria?

Plasmodium, a parasitic protist.

What is the role of an Anopheles mosquito in malaria transmission?

It acts as a vector that transmits Plasmodium between hosts.