Quiz: Understanding Pathogens - Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi and Protoctista

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Q1 Beginner 1 pts

Which of these is NOT a type of pathogen mentioned in the video? Video Reference:
"The video focuses on four main types of pathogens: bacteria, viruses, fungi and protoctista...."

Bacteria Viruses Fungi Algae

Q2 Intermediate 2 pts

According to the video, which of the following is a common way that pathogenic protoctista can be transmitted to humans? Video Reference:
"Discussion of how protoctista pathogens spread to humans..."

Through contaminated water Through insect bites Through skin contact with an infected person Through breathing in airborne spores

Q3 Beginner 1 pts

According to the video, what is one key feature of viruses? Video Reference:
"a key feature of viruses is that they cannot reproduce outside of a host cell..."

Timestamp: 2:15

They are prokaryotic cells They have a membrane-bound nucleus They cannot reproduce outside of a host cell They are multicellular organisms

Q4 Advanced 3 pts

The video explains that fungi obtain nutrients by releasing enzymes. What happens in this process? Video Reference:
"fungi obtain nutrients by releasing enzymes on digesting the material around them the products of di..."

Timestamp: 3:20

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The enzymes damage host cells and tissues The enzymes digest material around the fungi The digested products are absorbed into the fungal cells The fungi release a large number of spores

Q5 Beginner 1 pts

The video gives the example of a fungus causing Athlete's Foot in humans. Video Reference:
"I'm showing you here the fungus which causes Athlete's Foot in humans..."

Timestamp: 3:00

True

False

Q6 Intermediate 2 pts

According to the video, how can pathogenic fungi damage plant crops? Video Reference:
"by damaging the leaves fungi can reduce the rate of photosynthesis and this can severely reduce the ..."

Timestamp: 4:15

By digesting the roots of the plants By reducing the rate of photosynthesis by damaging leaves By preventing the plants from absorbing water By causing the plants to release toxins

Q7 Beginner 1 pts

The video mentions that the protoctista Giardia causes diarrhea in humans. How is Giardia transmitted? Video Reference:
"Giardia causes diarrhea and is transmitted when humans drink water containing infected feces..."

Timestamp: 4:45

When humans drink water containing infected feces By mosquitoes Through spores released by the protoctista By attaching to host cells

Q8 Intermediate 2 pts

According to the information provided in the video, which of the following statements about plasmodium is true? Video Reference:
"plasmodium is the pathogen that causes malaria in humans and is transmitted between humans by mosqui..."

Timestamp: 5:00

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It is the pathogen that causes malaria in humans It is transmitted between humans by mosquitoes It is an example of a protoctista that acts as a pathogenic parasite in humans It causes diarrhea in humans

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Quiz: Understanding Pathogens - Bacteria, Viruses, Fungi and Protoctista

Which of these is NOT a type of pathogen mentioned in the video? Video Reference: "The video focuses on four main types of pathogens: bacteria, viruses, fungi and protoctista...."

According to the video, which of the following is a common way that pathogenic protoctista can be transmitted to humans? Video Reference: "Discussion of how protoctista pathogens spread to humans..."

According to the video, what is one key feature of viruses? Video Reference: "a key feature of viruses is that they cannot reproduce outside of a host cell..." Timestamp: 2:15

The video explains that fungi obtain nutrients by releasing enzymes. What happens in this process? Video Reference: "fungi obtain nutrients by releasing enzymes on digesting the material around them the products of di..." Timestamp: 3:20

The video gives the example of a fungus causing Athlete's Foot in humans. Video Reference: "I'm showing you here the fungus which causes Athlete's Foot in humans..." Timestamp: 3:00

According to the video, how can pathogenic fungi damage plant crops? Video Reference: "by damaging the leaves fungi can reduce the rate of photosynthesis and this can severely reduce the ..." Timestamp: 4:15

The video mentions that the protoctista Giardia causes diarrhea in humans. How is Giardia transmitted? Video Reference: "Giardia causes diarrhea and is transmitted when humans drink water containing infected feces..." Timestamp: 4:45

According to the information provided in the video, which of the following statements about plasmodium is true? Video Reference: "plasmodium is the pathogen that causes malaria in humans and is transmitted between humans by mosqui..." Timestamp: 5:00