Micro-organisms and Its Types


 
 
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Micro-organisms and Its Types

Types of Microorganisms: Organisms that are visible only through a microscope are called microorganisms (micro means very small) or microbes.

Micro-organisms are found in almost in all kinds of environment. They are found almost everywhere in ice-cold regions, hot springs and desert, and even inside the bodies of animals and human beings. Some live alone, while others grow in groups called colonies. They survive in extreme climatic conditions by forming a hard outer covering called cyst. Microorganism car be divided into five major groups:

  • Bacteria
  • Protozoa
  • Fungi
  • Algae
  • Viruses
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    Question : 1

    Which of the following organisms are acellular?

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 2

    Mycoplasma differ from bacteria in __________________.

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 3

    Microorganisms are placed under _____________________

    Right Option : D
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