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

    To which category of microorganisms do the given organism belongs - mushroom and yeast ?

    Right Option : A
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    Question : 2

    What is common between bacteria, algae and fungi ?

    Right Option : C
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    Question : 3

    Which of the following oranisms perform photosynthesis?

    Right Option : B
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