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Microorganisms are small organisms that can not be seen by naked eye, seen only by ______
Microorganisms are small organisms that can not be seen by naked eye, seen only by ______
microscope
Prokaryotes are classified into ______, eukaryotes and viruses
Prokaryotes are classified into ______, eukaryotes and viruses
prokaryotes
Bacteria can fix and convert atmospheric N2 to useful chemical compounds that ______ the soil
Bacteria can fix and convert atmospheric N2 to useful chemical compounds that ______ the soil
fertilize
The outer covering layer of the bacterial cell (outside the cytoplasmic membrane) is called the ______
The outer covering layer of the bacterial cell (outside the cytoplasmic membrane) is called the ______
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Some bacterial cells may contain one or more of additional 4 structures: Capsule, Flagellae, Fimbriae 'Pilli', and ______
Some bacterial cells may contain one or more of additional 4 structures: Capsule, Flagellae, Fimbriae 'Pilli', and ______
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Microorganisms
- Microorganisms are small organisms that cannot be seen by the naked eye, requiring a microscope to be observed.
Classification of Microorganisms
- Microorganisms are classified into three main groups: prokaryotes, eukaryotes, and viruses.
Nitrogen Fixation
- Bacteria can fix and convert atmospheric nitrogen (N2) to useful chemical compounds that enrich the soil.
Structure of Bacterial Cells
- The outer covering layer of the bacterial cell, outside the cytoplasmic membrane, is called the cell wall.
Additional Structures of Bacterial Cells
- Some bacterial cells may contain one or more of the following additional structures: Capsule, Flagellae, Fimbriae (Pilli), and Plasmids.
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