Microorganisms Review

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What tool do scientists use to see bacteria and protists?

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Microscope

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What type of microorganism is used to convert milk to yogurt?

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Bacteria

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How many cells are bacteria made up of?

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1

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What type of microorganism is yeast?

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Fungus

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Where can microorganisms be found?

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Air, water, humans, and soil

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What are microorganisms?

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Tiny living organisms that can only be seen with a microscope.

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What is the role of bacteria in the environment?

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Bacteria help decompose organic matter and recycle nutrients.

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What is fermentation?

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A process where microorganisms like yeast convert sugars into alcohol or acids.

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What are viruses?

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Tiny infectious agents that can only replicate inside a living host cell.

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What is the difference between bacteria and viruses?

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Bacteria are single-celled organisms that can live independently, while viruses need a host to reproduce.