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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of microorganisms?
Which group of microorganisms lacks a cell wall?
Which microorganism causes malaria?
Which sexually transmitted disease is caused by a parasitic microorganism?
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Which group of microorganisms can photosynthesize their food?
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Which of the following is NOT one of the five main groups of microorganisms mentioned in the text?
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Which group of microorganisms are eukaryotic and lack a cell wall?
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Which microorganism causes the sexually transmitted disease trichomoniasis?
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Which group of microorganisms are unicellular and can photosynthesize their food?
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Which group of microorganisms are considered living organisms?
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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!
