Class 8ScienceMicroorganisms: Friend and Foe

Harmful Microorganisms (Pathogens)

Disease-causing microorganisms are called pathogens. Bacteria cause: TB, cholera, typhoid. Viruses cause: influenza, polio, COVID-19, HIV. Protozoa cause: malaria (Plasmodium via mosquito), amoebic dysentery. Fungi cause: ringworm, athlete's foot. Prevention: vaccines, antibiotics, hygiene, vector control.

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10 example pages

Concept check 1

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Definition to application 2

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Formula warm-up 3

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Reasoning practice 4

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Board-style short answer 5

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Mistake correction 6

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Visual interpretation 7

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Applied word problem 8

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Revision challenge 9

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Exam recap 10

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