Microbe Kingdoms

Match the following terms with their definitions.

• unicellular organism

• uni

• small

• organism

• one

• micro

• living being

• cellular

• having cells

• microbe

According to the article, how many cells does a microbe have?

Which kingdoms have microbial members?

• Bacteria

• Protists

• Fungi

• Animals

This microbe helps bread rise. Which type of microbe is it?

• Bacteria

  (cyanobacteria)

• Archaea

  (bacteria that live in extreme environments)

• Fungi

  (yeast)

• Protist

  (algae)

• Protist

  (protozoa)

This microbe can do photosynthesis, but it does not have a nucleus. It sometimes blooms in our lakes.

Which type of microbe is it?

• Bacteria

  (cyanobacteria)

• Archaea

  (bacteria that live in extreme environments)

• Fungi

  (yeast)

• Protist

  (algae)

• Protist

  (protozoa)

This microbe can do photosynthesis. It also has a nucleus.

Which type of microbe is it?

• Bacteria

  (cyanobacteria)

• Archaea

  (bacteria that live in extreme environments)

• Fungi

  (yeast)

• Protist

  (algae)

• Protist

  (protozoa)

This microbe eats other microbes. It also has a nucleus.

Which type of microbe is it?

• Bacteria

  (cyanobacteria)

• Archaea

  (bacteria that live in extreme environments)

• Fungi

  (yeast)

• Protist

  (algae)

• Protist

  (protozoa)

Do you think viruses count as microbes?

• Yes, because they cause disease.

• No, because they don't have cells.

• No, because they can't reproduce on their own.

• Not sure yet. I need more information.