Types of microorganisms Flashcards
What is bacteria
Single celled microorganism in a shape of sphere,rod or spiral
Where bacteria found
Everywhere
Eg people ,soil water and animals
What is a viruse
Type of parasite
Only survive inside the cells in other living things
Eg pink eye
What are the smallest microorganism
A virus
What is fungi
The vary from singled celled to multi cellular organisms
Eg mushrooms etc
Fungi has the properties of ..
A plant but does not contain chlorophyll
What is algae
Certain fungi contain chlorophyll and photosynthesisbut not classified as flowering plants
Eg there is microscopic algae is used I’m toothpaste
What is Protozoa
Single celled organism that are bigger that bacteria and can be harmful
What are five microorganism
Bacteria Viruses Fungi Algae Protozoa