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What are the main types of microorganisms mentioned in the content?
What are the main types of microorganisms mentioned in the content?
The main types of microorganisms mentioned are bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.
How do microorganisms demonstrate their adaptability?
How do microorganisms demonstrate their adaptability?
Microorganisms demonstrate their adaptability by living in extreme environments, such as volcanoes and icy waters.
Why can microorganisms be considered 'masters of life'?
Why can microorganisms be considered 'masters of life'?
Microorganisms can be considered 'masters of life' because they are integral to the survival of all living beings on the planet.
What surprising fact is presented about the number of bacterial cells in the human body?
What surprising fact is presented about the number of bacterial cells in the human body?
In what locations can microorganisms be found according to the content?
In what locations can microorganisms be found according to the content?
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Microorganisms
Microorganisms
Tiny living organisms, such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa, that are too small to be seen with the naked eye.
Ubiquity of Microorganisms
Ubiquity of Microorganisms
Microorganisms are present all around us, from the air we breathe to the soil and even inside our bodies.
Adaptability of Microorganisms
Adaptability of Microorganisms
Microorganisms can survive in a wide range of environments, from extremely hot to extremely cold.
Ecological Roles of Microorganisms
Ecological Roles of Microorganisms
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Microorganisms Inside Our Bodies
Microorganisms Inside Our Bodies
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Study Notes
Microorganisms: Unseen Masters of Life
- Microorganisms are essential to life on Earth, but are invisible to the naked eye.
- These microscopic entities include bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protozoa.
- They are present in diverse environments, including the air, soil, and human bodies.
- The human body contains more bacterial cells than human cells.
- Microorganisms exhibit impressive adaptability and resilience, thriving in extreme conditions like volcanic heat and Antarctic ice.
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