Microorganisms: Definition and Examples

What type of microorganism is this?

• Protozoa

• Bacteria

• Fungi

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Which type of microorganism is this?

• Bacteria

• Fungi

• Single-celled algae

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Which type of microorganism is this?

• Fungi

• Single-celled algae

• Bacteria

• Protozoa

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Which type of microorganism is this?

• Fungi

• Bacteria

• Single-celled algae

• Protozoa

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The picture shows a type of microorganism known as protozoa. Is this TRUE or FALSE?

• TRUE

• FALSE

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The picture shows a type of microorganism known as bacteria. Is this TRUE or FALSE?

• TRUE

• FALSE

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What are some characteristics of microorganisms?

• They are non-living things

• They are living microscopic organisms

• They are made of cells

• Some cause diseases

• They all cause diseases

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Microorganisms are microscopic organisms which may exist in its (a)   -celled form or a colony of cells.

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Choose the correct answers about microorganisms.

• All of them are bad, causing diseases.

• All of them are useful for the human body.

• Only some are useful while some others are bad for us.

• They are mostly single-celled microscopic organisms

Do you think VIRUSES can be classified as microorganisms? Why do you think so?