Types of microorganisms Flashcards

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What is bacteria

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Single celled microorganism in a shape of sphere,rod or spiral

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Where bacteria found

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Everywhere

Eg people ,soil water and animals

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What is a viruse

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Type of parasite
Only survive inside the cells in other living things
Eg pink eye

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4
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What are the smallest microorganism

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A virus

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What is fungi

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The vary from singled celled to multi cellular organisms

Eg mushrooms etc

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Fungi has the properties of ..

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A plant but does not contain chlorophyll

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What is algae

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Certain fungi contain chlorophyll and photosynthesisbut not classified as flowering plants
Eg there is microscopic algae is used I’m toothpaste

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What is Protozoa

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Single celled organism that are bigger that bacteria and can be harmful

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9
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What are five microorganism

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Bacteria 
Viruses 
Fungi
Algae 
Protozoa
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