Meet the Microorganisms Video Notes Flashcards
1
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What are the three main sorts of organisms?
A
- Prokaryotes
- Eukaryotes
- Micro-Animals
2
Q
What are three characteristics of prokaryotes
A
- Single celled
- Lacks membrane bound organelles
- Has a wide variety of diversity
3
Q
What are three characteristics of eukaryotes
A
- Tend to be much larger than prokaryotes
- They have different AREAS in their cells
- Some are photosynthetic and can produce oxygen
4
Q
What are three characteristics of Micro-Animals
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- Some are born with the same amount of cells they will have as they grow
- Have thousands of cells/muscles/intestines
- Can survive the vacuum of space
5
Q
What are the two types of feeders AND describe them
A
- Autotrophs: Produce their food through photosynthesis
- Heterotrophs: CAN’T make their own food
6
Q
What are the three ways that microorganisms eat
A
- Filter Feeding
- Raptorial Feeding
- Diffusion Feeding
