Major Groups Of Microorganism

Question 1

-single celled
-prokaryotic
-play important roles in various ecological processes
-can both have beneficial and harmful effects

Answer 1

Bacteria

Question 2

-prokaryotic
-distinct from bacteria
-found in extreme environments

Answer 2

Archaea

Question 3

-eukaryotic
-filamentous structure called hyphae
-decomposition, nutrient cycling, production of antibiotic
-also cause disease

Answer 3

Fungi

Question 4

-single celled eukaryotic
-diverse and can be found in freshwater, marine environments and soil
-classified base on their mode of locomotion
(cilia, flagella and pseudopodia)

Answer 4

Protozoa

Question 5

-photosynthetic
-found in aquatic environments
-eukaryotic
-important for oxygen production, food chains and removal of co2 from the atmosphere

Answer 5

Algae

Question 6

-not classified within any of the three domains of life
-acellular
-consist of genetic material enclosed in a protein coat
-require host cell to replicate

Answer 6

Viruses