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What are micro-organisms and why are they usually too small to be seen with the naked eye?
Micro-organisms are tiny living organisms that are usually too small to be seen with the naked eye because they require a microscope to be observed.
How many main groups of micro-organisms are there and what are they?
There are five main groups of micro-organisms. They are protozoa, fungi, bacteria, algae, and viruses.
What are protozoa and what are some examples of protozoa?
Protozoa are unicellular organisms that lack a cell wall. Some examples of protozoa include Amoeba, Plasmodium, and Paramecium.
What are fungi and how do they obtain their food?
Fungi are eukaryotes with a non-cellulose cell wall. They obtain their food from other dead or living organisms.
How do yeasts reproduce and what are their main characteristics?
Yeasts reproduce asexually through budding. They are single-celled organisms with a nucleus, cytoplasm, and a membrane surrounded by a cell wall.
Test your knowledge about micro-organisms and their classification in this quiz! Learn about the different groups of micro-organisms, including protozoa, fungi, bacteria, algae, and viruses. Explore their characteristics and gain a deeper understanding of the microscopic world.
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