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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of microorganisms?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of microorganisms?
- They are microscopic
- They can be seen with the naked eye (correct)
- Some can photosynthesize their food
- Most of them are unicellular
Which group of microorganisms lacks a cell wall?
Which group of microorganisms lacks a cell wall?
- Algae
- Protozoa (correct)
- Fungi
- Bacteria
Which microorganism causes malaria?
Which microorganism causes malaria?
- Plasmodium (correct)
- Paramecium
- Girdia
- Amoeba
Which sexually transmitted disease is caused by a parasitic microorganism?
Which sexually transmitted disease is caused by a parasitic microorganism?
Which group of microorganisms can photosynthesize their food?
Which group of microorganisms can photosynthesize their food?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five main groups of microorganisms mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT one of the five main groups of microorganisms mentioned in the text?
Which group of microorganisms are eukaryotic and lack a cell wall?
Which group of microorganisms are eukaryotic and lack a cell wall?
Which microorganism causes the sexually transmitted disease trichomoniasis?
Which microorganism causes the sexually transmitted disease trichomoniasis?
Which group of microorganisms are unicellular and can photosynthesize their food?
Which group of microorganisms are unicellular and can photosynthesize their food?
Which group of microorganisms are considered living organisms?
Which group of microorganisms are considered living organisms?
Flashcards
Microorganism characteristic
Microorganism characteristic
Microorganisms are too small to be seen with the naked eye.
Microorganism without cell wall
Microorganism without cell wall
Protozoa, a group of microorganisms, lack a cell wall.
Malaria cause
Malaria cause
Plasmodium is the microorganism responsible.
Trichomoniasis cause
Trichomoniasis cause
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Photosynthetic microorganism
Photosynthetic microorganism
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Non-microorganism group
Non-microorganism group
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Eukaryotic, no cell wall?
Eukaryotic, no cell wall?
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Trichomoniasis microbe
Trichomoniasis microbe
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Unicellular photosynthetic microbe
Unicellular photosynthetic microbe
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Living microorganisms
Living microorganisms
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Study Notes
Characteristics of Microorganisms
- Microorganisms can be characterized by the presence or absence of a cell wall.
Groups of Microorganisms
- Bacteria have a cell wall.
- Archaea have a cell wall.
- Protists are eukaryotic and lack a cell wall.
- Fungi are eukaryotic and have a cell wall.
- Viruses lack a cell wall and are not considered living organisms.
Microorganisms and Disease
- Plasmodium causes malaria.
- Trichomonas causes the sexually transmitted disease trichomoniasis.
Photosynthetic Microorganisms
- Cyanobacteria are unicellular and can photosynthesize their food.
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Description
Test your knowledge about microorganisms in this Biology Unit One quiz! Learn about the characteristics of these microscopic organisms and their various forms. Explore topics such as unicellular and multicellular microorganisms, their ability to photosynthesize, and much more. Are you ready to delve into the fascinating world of microorganisms? Take the quiz now and find out!
