Microorganisms Characteristics
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Why are microorganisms called 'microorganisms'?

  • Because they occur as a collection of cells
  • Because they are easily visible to the naked eye
  • Because they can only be seen with a microscope (correct)
  • Because they are very large in size

What are microorganisms?

  • Organisms that cannot be seen with naked eyes (correct)
  • Organisms that only occur as single cells
  • Organisms that are very large in size
  • Organisms that can be seen with naked eyes

What is the meaning of 'micro' in microorganisms?

  • Large
  • Small (correct)
  • Unseen
  • Visible

Can microorganisms be seen with the naked eye?

<p>No, they can only be seen with the help of a microscope (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the meaning of microorganisms?

<p>Organisms that cannot be seen with the naked eye (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are microorganisms called 'microorganisms'?

<p>Because they are extremely small in size (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes microorganisms from other organisms?

<p>Their single-celled nature (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it necessary to use a microscope to see microorganisms?

<p>Because they can only be seen with magnifying glass or microscope (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic distinguishes microorganisms from other organisms?

<p>They are not visible to the naked eye (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the etymological basis for the term 'microorganisms'?

<p>Mikros means small, bios means life (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are microorganisms called microorganisms?

<p>Because they occur as a single cell or a collection of cells (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What enables microorganisms to be seen with the help of a microscope?

<p>Their very small size (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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