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Which type of microbes are known as cellular microbes?
Microbes only exist in specific environments and cannot be found everywhere.
False
What term is used for organisms that live on dead and decaying organic matter?
Saprophytes
Photosynthetic algae and bacteria, such as __________, produce much of the oxygen in our atmosphere.
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Match the following types of microbes with their characteristics:
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Study Notes
Microbiology
- Microbiology is the study of microbes, which are microscopic organisms.
Types of Microbes
- Cellular microbes are living organisms, such as bacteria, archaea, some algae, protozoa, and fungi.
- Acellular microbes are nonliving entities, like viroids, prions, and viruses.
Microbes in Our World
- Microbes are ubiquitous; they exist almost everywhere.
- Photosynthetic microbes, like algae and cyanobacteria, produce a significant portion of the oxygen in our atmosphere.
- Microbes are crucial for the decomposition of dead organisms and waste products.
- Saprophytes are organisms that live on dead or decaying organic matter.
- Bioremediation uses microbes to clean up toxic wastes and industrial byproducts.
Microbes and Disease
- Microbes that cause disease are sometimes called pathogens.
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This quiz covers the fundamentals of microbiology, including cellular and acellular microbes, their role in the environment, and their impact on human health. You'll explore how microbes contribute to oxygen production and bioremediation, as well as the distinction between beneficial microbes and pathogens.
