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What are the major components of biological systems on earth?
What are the major components of biological systems on earth?
- Plants and animals
- Bacteria, viruses, algae
- Protozoa, algae, fungi
- Protozoa, bacteria, fungi (correct)
Where are microbes present?
Where are microbes present?
- Only in soil and water
- Only in extreme environments
- Only inside human and animal bodies
- In soil, water, air, and inside bodies of living organisms (correct)
In which extreme environment can microbes be found?
In which extreme environment can microbes be found?
- Deep inside the geysers
- Under layers of snow
- In highly acidic environments
- All of the above (correct)
What are the examples of diverse microbes mentioned in the text?
What are the examples of diverse microbes mentioned in the text?
Which Kingdoms among the living organisms contain micro-organisms?
Which Kingdoms among the living organisms contain micro-organisms?
Where can microbes be found, even at sites where no other life-form could possibly exist?
Where can microbes be found, even at sites where no other life-form could possibly exist?
Which of the following is a microscopic form of microbe?
Which of the following is a microscopic form of microbe?
What is the major component of biological systems on earth, besides macroscopic plants and animals?
What is the major component of biological systems on earth, besides macroscopic plants and animals?
In which extreme environment can microbes be found where the temperature may be as high as 1000C?
In which extreme environment can microbes be found where the temperature may be as high as 1000C?
Which of the following are examples of diverse microbes mentioned in the text?
Which of the following are examples of diverse microbes mentioned in the text?
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Major Components of Biological Systems
- Microbes are a major component of biological systems on Earth, besides macroscopic plants and animals.
Presence of Microbes
- Microbes are found everywhere, even at sites where no other life-form could possibly exist.
- They are present in extreme environments like the bottom of the ocean, hydrothermal vents, and even inside rocks.
Extreme Environment for Microbes
- Microbes can be found in extreme environments where temperatures can be as high as 100°C.
Diverse Examples of Microbes
- Examples of diverse microbes mentioned in the text include bacteria, archaea, fungi, and protists.
Kingdoms Containing Microorganisms
- Microorganisms belong to the following Kingdoms:
- Bacteria
- Archaea
- Fungi
- Protista
Microscopic Form of Microbe
- Bacteria are a microscopic form of microbe.
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