11 Questions
What type of bacteria is capable of surviving in extremely salty environments?
Halophiles
What is the primary mode of reproduction in bacteria?
Binary fission
What is the characteristic shape of the bacterium Bacillus?
Rod-shaped
What is the primary function of aerial hyphae in fungi?
Spore production
What is the main component of the cell wall in fungi?
Chitin
What is the primary mode of nutrition in protozoa?
Absorption
What is the structural component of mold mycelia?
Hyphae
Which type of microorganism can exist as both freeliving organisms and parasites?
Protozoa
What is the primary mode of movement in protozoa?
Pseudopodia
What is the characteristic feature of mold?
Cottony growths
What is the primary characteristic of Archaea?
Halophilic
Learn about the characteristics of algae, a type of microorganism that undergoes photosynthesis, and viruses, a non-living microorganism that requires a host to replicate.
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