English National Curriculum - Science Science

6. Explore pathogens

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Understand what pathogens are and how they cause disease.

Understand the different types of pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites).

Understand how pathogens spread.

Understand how the body fights against pathogens.

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fungal

A group of living organisms which are classified in their own kingdom.

protist

Organisms that are part of the biological kingdom called the Protista which are organisms which do not fit into any other groups.

pathogen

An infectious thing, such as a virus, bacteria, fungi or parasite, which causes a disease.

cholera

A bacterial infection of the intestines.

chlorine

Known as the symbol Cl in the periodic table, a corrosive and toxic greenish yellow gas that is the second lightest halogen.

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