Microorganism

Beneficial or Harmful?

bacteria used in cheese and yogurt

• beneficial

• harmful

Beneficial or Harmful?

yeast used to cause bread to rise

• beneficial

• harmful

Nitrogen-fixing bacteria are important because...

• they are decomposers

• they are salt lovers

• they provide protection for plants from diseases

• they make nitrogen available to plants in form they can use

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS2-1

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Bacteria are made up of how many cells?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• trillions!

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Microorganisms include

• bacteria

• virus

• protozoa

• fungi

• algae

What is an example of a microorganism?

What is the most common type of microorganism found on Earth?

• Bacteria

• Virus

• Fungi

• Protozoa

which of the following is the tiniest microorganism?

• bacteria

• virus

• fungi

• algae

• protozoa

What makes up the largest group of microorganisms

• Protozoa

• Fungi

• Bacteria

• Algae

_____________ are single-celled spherical, spiral or rod shaped organisms.

• Yeast

• Algae

• Penicillin

• Bacteria