Difference between revisions of "Pathogen"
| Line 1: | Line 1: | ||
| + | ==Key Stage 3== | ||
| + | ===Meaning=== | ||
| + | A '''pathogen''' is a [[micro-organism]] which causes an [[infection]]. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ===About Pathogens=== | ||
| + | : [[Pathogen]]s are sometimes referred to as germs. | ||
| + | : [[Pathogen]]s are a cause of [[disease]] in [[organism]]s. | ||
| + | : [[Pathogen]]s can be passed from one [[organism]] to another. | ||
| + | |||
==Key Stage 4== | ==Key Stage 4== | ||
===Meaning=== | ===Meaning=== | ||
Revision as of 10:05, 31 March 2019
Contents
Key Stage 3
Meaning
A pathogen is a micro-organism which causes an infection.
About Pathogens
- Pathogens are sometimes referred to as germs.
- Pathogens are a cause of disease in organisms.
- Pathogens can be passed from one organism to another.
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A pathogen is a micro-organism which causes an infection.
About Pathogens
- Pathogens are sometimes referred to as germs.
- Pathogens are a cause of disease in organisms.
- Pathogens can be passed from one organism to another.
There are 4 main types of pathogen you should know: