Relationship of Viruses & Bacteria to Disease
Students compare the structures and functions of viruses to cells and describe the role of viruses in causing diseases and conditions such as acquired immune deficiency syndrome, common colds, smallpox, influenza and warts. They also identify and describe the mold of bacteria in maintaining health in digestion and in causing disease such as streptococcus infections and diphtheria. Subjects Covered Include: What are Protists?, Ciliophora, Sarcodina, Sporozoa, Mastigophora.