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A pathogen by definition is a biological agent that causes disease in its host. Some types of fungi fall under this category but not all. A common fungal pathogen is the Candida species that causes yeast infection.
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What is a substance that can be obtained from bacteria or fungi and can be used as a drug to fight pathogenic bacteria?
Antibiotics are substances that can be obtained from bacteria or fungi that are used as drugs to fight pathogenic bacteria. Examples include penicillin, tetracycline, and erythromycin.
A pathogenic organism is one that causes a?
a pathogenic organism is an organism that is harmful to human cell rebuildingany organism which is causing any infection or disease causing alterations our immune system are called pathogenic organisms. the organisms like bacteria virus fungi can be termed as pathogens. the organism can be pathogenic by it self causing sever damage to the immune system or the metabolocal toxins released as byproduct.Path means disease. -gen means to make. It really helps to learn medical terminology. The word then means to make a disease. So a pathogenic organism is one that produces a disease.See link below:Pathogenesis is the creation of disease; when this genesis of disease is caused by [usually] microscopic organisms these microbes are said to be pathogenic.
What is plant associated fungi?
Plant-associated fungi are fungi that live in close association with plants, either as symbionts, pathogens, or endophytes. They can have various effects on plants, ranging from beneficial relationships, such as mycorrhizal fungi that assist with nutrient uptake, to harmful relationships, such as pathogenic fungi that cause disease. Endophytic fungi reside within plant tissues without causing any apparent harm and can have a neutral or even positive impact on plant health.
What is a synonym for disease causing?
Pathogenic.
What is the difference between pathogenic staphylococci from non-pathogenic strains?
Pathogenic staphylococci can cause infections in humans, while non-pathogenic strains do not typically cause harm. Pathogenic strains often produce toxins and enzymes that contribute to disease, while non-pathogenic strains lack these virulence factors. Additionally, pathogenic strains are more likely to be antibiotic resistant compared to non-pathogenic strains.
What are Pathogenic fungi?
nön pathogenic fungi is a grp of fungi which are not harmful to the human body or it is commensal to human body.
Why weren't pathogenic fungi used in this exercise?
There is no description of the exercise in which you are referring to. Pathogenic fungi are fungi that cause disease in humans and other organisms.
Is fungus a pathogen?
Not every fungus is a pathogen.Some are pathogenic fungi
What is a substance that can be obtained from bacteria or fungi and can be used as a drug to fight pathogenic bacteria?
Antibiotics are substances that can be obtained from bacteria or fungi that are used as drugs to fight pathogenic bacteria. Examples include penicillin, tetracycline, and erythromycin.
What are Non pathogenic fungi?
nön pathogenic fungi is a grp of fungi which are not harmful to the human body or it is commensal to human body.
What has the author Elena Marie Barichievich written?
Elena Marie Barichievich has written: 'Ruminal fungi' -- subject(s): Pathogenic fungi, Veterinary mycology
What has the author Brian J Deverall written?
Brian J. Deverall has written: 'Fungal parasitism' -- subject(s): Parasitism, Pathogenic fungi, Phytopathogenic fungi
Is a substance that can be obtained from bacteria or fungi and can be used as a drug to fight pathogenic bacteria.?
The answer to this question would be: Antibiotic
What has the author Davise Honig Larone written?
Davise Honig Larone has written: 'Medically important fungi' -- subject(s): Medical mycology, Pathogenic fungi, Cultures and culture media, Identification, Fungi
What has the author E L Hazen written?
E. L. Hazen has written: 'Laboratory identification of pathogenic fungi simplified'
What has the author Stephen Denis Garrett written?
Stephen Denis Garrett has written: 'Soil-borne fungi and the control of root disease' -- subject(s): Pathogenic fungi, Roots (Botany), Soil microbiology, Diseases and pests
What has the author A Sartory written?
A. Sartory has written: 'Champignons parasites de l' homme et des animaux' -- subject(s): Pathogenic fungi
