Microorganisms Flashcards
simple, one-celled,multiplies rapidly,sorted by shape and arrangement.
Bacteria
One-celled, animal like organism, found in decayed materials,and contaminated water,may have flagella for movement.
Protozoa
Simple,plant organisms,lives on organic matter Ex.Mold
Fungi
parasitic, microorganisms don’t live outside the cells of another living organism.
Rickettsiae
Multicellular parasites also known as worms or flukes.
Helminths
smallest microorganisms, Must be inside, another organisms, cell to reproduce.
viruses
part of normal flora of the body, and are beneficial in maintaining certain body processes.
nonpathogenic
cause infection and disease.
pathogenic
Can they both be harmful and beneficial
Microorganisms may be beneficial in one body system, but pathogenic in another.
What are the most 4 things they need
Most microorganisms prefer a warm environment,darkness,food and moisture.