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: When a '''pathogenic fungus''' gets onto the body the [[Cell (Biology)|cells]] [[Cell Division|divides]] quickly making millions of copies of themselves. | : When a '''pathogenic fungus''' gets onto the body the [[Cell (Biology)|cells]] [[Cell Division|divides]] quickly making millions of copies of themselves. | ||
: '''Pathogenic fungus''' grows in warm, moist areas on the body. | : '''Pathogenic fungus''' grows in warm, moist areas on the body. | ||
| − | : [[Fungi]] are [[Eukaryotic Cell|eukaryotes]] so they have a [[Cell Nucleus|nucleus]] | + | : [[Fungi]] are [[Eukaryotic Cell|eukaryotes]] so they have a [[Cell Nucleus|nucleus]] and [[mitochondria]]. |
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Revision as of 21:30, 10 November 2018
Key Stage 4
Meaning
A pathogenic fungus is a fungus which causes disease.
About Pathogenic Fungus
- When a pathogenic fungus gets onto the body the cells divides quickly making millions of copies of themselves.
- Pathogenic fungus grows in warm, moist areas on the body.
- Fungi are eukaryotes so they have a nucleus and mitochondria.
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| A diagram showing the features of a fungal cell. |
Examples
- Thrush is caused by a pathogenic fungus called Candida albicans.
- Rose Blackspot is a pathogenic fungus that affects rose plants.