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Which of the following is NOT classified as a major group of microorganisms?
Which of the following is NOT classified as a major group of microorganisms?
What are microorganisms that cannot be seen without a microscope called?
What are microorganisms that cannot be seen without a microscope called?
What can be observed through a magnifying glass in the case of the fungus that grows on bread?
What can be observed through a magnifying glass in the case of the fungus that grows on bread?
What may cover the surface of moist bread during the rainy season?
What may cover the surface of moist bread during the rainy season?
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Why are microorganisms called 'micro'organisms?
Why are microorganisms called 'micro'organisms?
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Which major group of microorganisms can usually be seen with a magnifying glass?
Which major group of microorganisms can usually be seen with a magnifying glass?
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'Megabacteria' would most likely refer to:
'Megabacteria' would most likely refer to:
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'Invisible organisms' mentioned in the text would likely mean organisms that:
'Invisible organisms' mentioned in the text would likely mean organisms that:
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What is the main difference between viruses and other microorganisms mentioned in the text?
What is the main difference between viruses and other microorganisms mentioned in the text?
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Why are some microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and algae grouped together?
Why are some microorganisms like bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and algae grouped together?
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What distinguishes microorganisms from other living organisms?
What distinguishes microorganisms from other living organisms?
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If you were to observe a sample of moist soil under a microscope following Activity 2.1, what type of microorganisms would you likely see?
If you were to observe a sample of moist soil under a microscope following Activity 2.1, what type of microorganisms would you likely see?
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In the context of the text, why are some microorganisms classified as 'microbes'?
In the context of the text, why are some microorganisms classified as 'microbes'?
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Which of the following activities would best help in observing microorganisms mentioned in the text?
Which of the following activities would best help in observing microorganisms mentioned in the text?
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What is the significance of observing microorganisms through a microscope as mentioned in the text?
What is the significance of observing microorganisms through a microscope as mentioned in the text?
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What distinguishes viruses from bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and algae as mentioned in the text?
What distinguishes viruses from bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and algae as mentioned in the text?
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What is the primary method recommended for viewing microorganisms that are invisible to the naked eye?
What is the primary method recommended for viewing microorganisms that are invisible to the naked eye?
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Why is it important to observe microorganisms like bacteria through a microscope?
Why is it important to observe microorganisms like bacteria through a microscope?
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