Question

Please help!! I have no idea where to even start!!

Answer 1

Pretend you are the master of infection in charge of hiring a local pathogen for a job.
You have 4 applications as follows:
Applicant 1, Betsy Bacteria
Applicant 2, Vincent Virus
Applicant 3, Patricia Protist
Applicant 4, Ferdinand Fungus

Read the description of the job you are hiring for below:
Department of Human Infection- Local Job Opening
Title: Maker of Mucous
Description: A strong, dependable pathogen is needed to create mucous in the human sinus cavity. This pathogen should be able to easily enter the sinus cavity through the mouth or nose. Ideal candidates will trigger a human immune response including mucous production. The best candidate will also create problems for the human such as fever, headache, fatigue, and the potential for serious complications.
Minimum Requirements
To be considered for this job, the candidate must possess the following:
-Eukaryotic Cells
-Cell Walls
- Heterotroph
-Reproduction via spores (preferred)
Consider the traits of your applicants, and answer the following questions.
4. Which pathogen are you going to hire? What made him or her the ‘right pathogen for the job’? (4 points)

5. Explain why each of the other pathogens could not be considered for the position. Full credit answers will discuss each of the three groups you did not select.(15 points)

6. BONUS (2 points): Find the name of a real life pathogen that meets these requirements.