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Fungi

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Fungi

Fungi are unicellular (have one cell) or multicellular organisms that each have bodies made up of hyphae (thread-like structures). The hyphae are able to grow and penetrate tissues, such as human skin or the surface of plants. The hyphae produce spores that can spread to other plants and animals. An example of a fungal disease is:

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Rose black spot

  • Rose black spot can be spread in water or in the air (wind).
  • It causes purple or black spots on the leaves of rose plants.
  • Eventually, the leaves discolour and fall off. This makes it harder for plants to photosynthesise and plant growth slows.
  • Removing and destroying discoloured leaves and using fungicides can treat affected plants.

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1Cell Biology

1.1What's in Cells?

1.2Cell Division

1.3Transport in Cells

2Organisation

2.1Principles of Organisation

2.2Enzymes

2.3Circulatory System

2.4Non-Communicable Diseases

2.5Plant Tissues, Organs & Systems

3Infection & Response

4Bioenergetics

5Homeostasis & Response

5.1Homeostasis

5.2The Human Nervous System

5.3Hormonal Coordination in Humans

5.4Plant Hormones

6Inheritance, Variation & Evolution

7Ecology

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