Gr 8 Natural Sciences Ch 1.3 SUM: Microorganisms
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What do microorganisms require to be observed?

  • A microscope (correct)
  • A pair of binoculars
  • A telescope
  • The naked eye

    • Who is considered the first microbiologist?

  • Louis Pasteur
  • Albert Einstein
  • Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (correct)
  • Charles Darwin

    • What is a disease?

  • A condition that impairs normal functioning and is often caused by microorganisms (correct)
  • A type of microscope
  • A type of fungus
  • A type of microorganism

    • What is a characteristic of bacteria?

    <p>They are single-celled microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a pathogenic bacteria?

    <p>Mycobacterium tuberculosis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a function of beneficial bacteria?

    <p>Producing certain foods like yogurt and cheese</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the kingdom of fungi?

    <p>Fungi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of viruses?

    <p>They can only replicate within the cells of a host organism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of viruses?

    <p>They consist of genetic material enclosed in a protein coat and sometimes a lipid envelope.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of fungi in the ecosystem?

    <p>They play essential roles in decomposition, nutrient cycling, and food production.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a pathogenic fungus?

    <p>Candida species that can cause yeast infections.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the spread of pathogens from one host to another?

    <p>Transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of airborne transmission?

    <p>Tuberculosis through droplets in the air.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a microorganism that causes disease?

    <p>Pathogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a beneficial microorganism?

    <p>Yeast in bread and alcohol fermentation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for making something impure by exposure to or addition of a poisonous or polluting substance?

    <p>Contamination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a protist that performs photosynthesis?

    <p>Algae that perform photosynthesis.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the body's defense system against infections and diseases?

    <p>Immune system</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do nitrogen-fixing bacteria convert into nitrogen compounds that plants can use for growth?

    <p>Atmospheric nitrogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of bacteria helps in digestion and nutrient absorption in the human gut?

    <p>Escherichia coli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the metabolic process that produces energy under anaerobic conditions?

    <p>Fermentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way pathogens can enter the body?

    <p>Through direct contact with infected individuals or surfaces</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of specific bacteria in sewage treatment plants?

    <p>To break down organic matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of hand hygiene?

    <p>To prevent the spread of pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was discovered by Alexander Fleming in 1928?

    <p>Penicillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using microorganisms like algae and bacteria in biotechnology?

    <p>To produce renewable energy sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can HIV be transmitted from mother to child?

    <p>Through breastfeeding or childbirth if the mother is infected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of decomposers in ecosystems?

    <p>To break down dead plant and animal matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of yeast in bread making?

    <p>To convert sugars into carbon dioxide and alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of microorganisms in environmental sustainability?

    <p>To break down pollutants into less harmful substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of converting sugar to acids, gases, or alcohol in the absence of oxygen?

    <p>Fermentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of beneficial gut bacteria?

    <p>To aid in digestion and nutrient absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the conversion of nitrogen from the air into a form that plants can use?

    <p>Fixed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Louis Pasteur develop?

    <p>The first vaccines for rabies and anthrax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of microorganisms in the food industry?

    <p>They are used in fermentation and other processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for substances used to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria?

    <p>Antibiotic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of plants have a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria in their root nodules?

    <p>Legumes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one way to prevent the spread of malaria?

    <p>Avoiding infected mosquitoes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of beneficial bacteria in the ecosystem?

    <p>Producing certain foods like yogurt and cheese</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a beneficial microorganism?

    <p>Yeast used in bread making</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the diverse group of microorganisms that do not fit neatly into the other kingdoms of life?

    <p>Protist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the shape of some bacteria?

    <p>Spiral</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the first microbiologist?

    <p>Antonie van Leeuwenhoek</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process by which microorganisms enter a host organism and cause disease?

    <p>Infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for microorganisms that can only replicate within the cells of a host organism?

    <p>Virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the diverse group of organisms that include both microscopic and macroscopic members?

    <p>Fungi</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mode of transmission for diseases such as cholera and typhoid?

    <p>Waterborne transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of beneficial fungi in food production?

    <p>Fermentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of microorganism can infect all types of organisms, including plants, animals, and bacteria?

    <p>Viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for microorganisms that cause diseases in humans, animals, and plants?

    <p>Pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of viruses?

    <p>They consist of genetic material enclosed in a protein coat</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of beneficial microorganisms in industrial applications?

    <p>Producing antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the spread of pathogens from one host to another?

    <p>Transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of microorganism can be plant-like, animal-like, or fungus-like?

    <p>Protists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of fungi in ecosystems?

    <p>Decomposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the increase in body temperature often due to infection?

    <p>Fever</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary method of transmission of rabies?

    <p>Through bites from infected animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main function of hand hygiene in preventing the spread of pathogens?

    <p>To reduce the risk of transmitting infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of nitrogen-fixing bacteria in ecosystems?

    <p>To convert nitrogen from the air into a form that plants can use</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary way HIV is transmitted from mother to child?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of converting sugar to acids, gases, or alcohol in the absence of oxygen?

    <p>Fermentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of decomposers in ecosystems?

    <p>To break down dead plant and animal matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for a substance used to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria?

    <p>Antibiotic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of plants have a symbiotic relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria in their root nodules?

    <p>Legumes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of using sterilized equipment in medical settings?

    <p>To prevent infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Louis Pasteur in medical microbiology?

    <p>He developed the first vaccines for rabies and anthrax</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of microorganisms in sewage treatment plants?

    <p>To break down organic matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process by which microorganisms convert sugar to acids, gases, or alcohol in the absence of oxygen?

    <p>Fermentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Rhizobia bacteria in legumes?

    <p>To convert atmospheric nitrogen into nitrogen compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of yeast in bread making?

    <p>To ferment sugars and produce carbon dioxide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the conversion of nitrogen from the air into a form that plants can use?

    <p>Nitrogen fixing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of beneficial gut bacteria?

    <p>To aid in digestion and nutrient absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of microorganisms in environmental sustainability?

    <p>To break down organic matter and reduce pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of microorganisms in the food industry?

    <p>To ferment food and produce yogurt, cheese, and bread</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Alexander Fleming discover in 1928?

    <p>Penicillium fungus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of using microorganisms to clean up oil spills, heavy metals, and other environmental contaminants?

    <p>Bioremediation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of beneficial bacteria in the human gut?

    <p>To aid in digestion and nutrient absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the spread of microorganisms from one host to another?

    <p>Transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following microorganisms is not a fungus?

    <p>Bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of fungi in the ecosystem?

    <p>To decompose organic matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for microorganisms that can only replicate within the cells of a host organism?

    <p>Virus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the diverse group of microorganisms that do not fit neatly into the other kingdoms of life?

    <p>Protist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of microorganisms in environmental sustainability?

    <p>To recycle nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process by which microorganisms enter a host organism and cause disease?

    <p>Infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mode of transmission for diseases such as the flu and tuberculosis?

    <p>Airborne Transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of beneficial fungi in food production?

    <p>Fermentation in bread and alcohol production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the immune system?

    <p>To defend the body against infections and diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for microorganisms that can only replicate within the cells of a host organism?

    <p>Viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of microorganisms in decomposition?

    <p>To break down organic matter into simple nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a beneficial protist?

    <p>Algae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the spread of pathogens from one host to another?

    <p>Transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a pathogenic fungus?

    <p>Candida</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of converting nitrogen from the air into a form that plants can use?

    <p>Nitrogen fixation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an example of a beneficial bacterium?

    <p>Lactobacillus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mode of transmission for rabies?

    <p>Through bites from infected animals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of hand hygiene?

    <p>To prevent the spread of pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of decomposers in ecosystems?

    <p>To break down dead plant and animal matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of converting sugar to acids, gases, or alcohol in the absence of oxygen?

    <p>Fermentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for substances used to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria?

    <p>Antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of beneficial bacteria in the ecosystem?

    <p>To fix nitrogen from the air into a usable form</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the conversion of nitrogen from the air into a form that plants can use?

    <p>Nitrogen fixation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary way to prevent the spread of HIV?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Louis Pasteur in medical microbiology?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for microorganisms that contribute to nutrient cycling and food production?

    <p>Beneficial microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do nitrogen-fixing bacteria convert atmospheric nitrogen into?

    <p>Nitrogen compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of beneficial gut bacteria in the human body?

    <p>To aid in the digestion and absorption of nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of microorganisms in sewage treatment plants?

    <p>To break down organic matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of converting sugar to acids, gases, or alcohol in the absence of oxygen?

    <p>Fermentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of microorganisms in the food industry?

    <p>They are used in fermentation and other processes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for microorganisms that are used to develop vaccines?

    <p>Microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of using microorganisms like algae and bacteria in biotechnology?

    <p>To produce renewable energy sources</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of microorganisms in environmental sustainability?

    <p>They play a critical role in breaking down pollutants and waste</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the discovery made by Alexander Fleming in 1928?

    <p>Penicillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of yeast in bread making?

    <p>To convert sugars into carbon dioxide and alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of viruses that distinguishes them from bacteria?

    <p>They consist of genetic material enclosed in a protein coat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a beneficial fungus?

    <p>Yeast in bread fermentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of microorganisms in ecological roles?

    <p>Decomposition and nutrient cycling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of airborne transmission of pathogens?

    <p>Inhaling droplets containing pathogens</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the spread of pathogens from one host to another?

    <p>Transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a protist that performs photosynthesis?

    <p>Algae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the immune system?

    <p>To defend against infections and diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of waterborne transmission of pathogens?

    <p>Drinking contaminated water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for microorganisms that cause diseases in humans, animals, and plants?

    <p>Pathogenic microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a beneficial microorganism in food production?

    <p>Yeast in bread fermentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of microorganisms in the ecosystem?

    <p>To play a crucial role in nutrient cycling and decomposition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the characteristic that distinguishes viruses from other microorganisms?

    <p>Their ability to replicate only within the cells of a host organism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of converting nitrogen from the air into a form that plants can use?

    <p>Nitrogen fixation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of beneficial bacteria in the human gut?

    <p>To aid in digestion and nutrient absorption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the diverse group of microorganisms that do not fit neatly into the other kingdoms of life?

    <p>Protist</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mode of transmission for diseases such as cholera and typhoid?

    <p>Waterborne transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for microorganisms that can infect all types of organisms, including plants, animals, and bacteria?

    <p>Viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of beneficial fungi in food production?

    <p>To aid in fermentation and food spoilage prevention</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of Rhizobia bacteria in legume plants?

    <p>To convert atmospheric nitrogen into nitrogen compounds for plant growth</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of yeast in bread making?

    <p>To convert sugars into carbon dioxide and alcohol, causing dough to expand</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of microorganisms in sewage treatment plants?

    <p>To break down organic matter and reduce pollution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of beneficial gut bacteria, such as E. coli?

    <p>To aid in the digestion and absorption of nutrients</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the metabolic process that produces energy under anaerobic conditions?

    <p>Fermentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of converting sugar to acids, gases, or alcohol in the absence of oxygen?

    <p>Fermentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of microorganisms in environmental sustainability?

    <p>To aid in the breakdown of pollutants and contaminants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of microorganisms in the food industry?

    <p>To ferment and process food products</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the conversion of nitrogen from the air into a form that plants can use?

    <p>Nitrogen fixation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of Alexander Fleming's discovery?

    <p>He discovered the first antibiotic, penicillin</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism by which tetanus bacteria enter the body?

    <p>Through wounds caused by rusty metal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of using sterilized equipment in medical settings?

    <p>To prevent the spread of infections like HIV</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of decomposers in ecosystems?

    <p>To break down dead plant and animal matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Louis Pasteur in the field of microbiology?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mode of transmission for HIV?

    <p>Through unprotected sex with an infected person</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of nitrogen-fixing bacteria in ecosystems?

    <p>To convert nitrogen from the air into a form usable by plants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of hand hygiene?

    <p>To reduce the risk of transmitting infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of converting sugar to acids, gases, or alcohol in the absence of oxygen?

    <p>Fermentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of microorganisms in food production?

    <p>To contribute to nutrient cycling and food production</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for substances used to kill or inhibit the growth of bacteria?

    <p>Antibiotics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic that distinguishes fungi from bacteria?

    <p>The presence of a true nucleus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main difference between pathogenic and beneficial bacteria?

    <p>Their ability to cause disease</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of microorganisms in the ecosystem?

    <p>To decompose organic matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process by which bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms enter a host organism and cause disease?

    <p>Infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for single-celled microorganisms that belong to the kingdom Monera?

    <p>Bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the diverse group of microorganisms that do not fit neatly into the other kingdoms of life?

    <p>Protists</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic shared by all viruses?

    <p>They consist of genetic material enclosed in a protein coat.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an essential role of fungi in ecosystems?

    <p>Decomposition and nutrient cycling.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common mode of transmission of pathogens?

    <p>Through airborne transmission.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a benefit of microorganisms in industrial applications?

    <p>Producing antibiotics and biofuels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a negative impact of microorganisms?

    <p>Causing diseases in humans, animals, and plants.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of protists?

    <p>They can be plant-like, animal-like, or fungus-like.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism by which pathogens enter the body through direct contact transmission?

    <p>Through cuts or wounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a method of preventing the spread of HIV?

    <p>Vaccination</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of decomposers in ecosystems?

    <p>To break down dead plant and animal matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of converting sugar to acids, gases, or alcohol in the absence of oxygen?

    <p>Fermentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which scientist is credited with developing the first vaccines for rabies and anthrax?

    <p>Louis Pasteur</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the conversion of nitrogen from the air into a form that plants can use?

    <p>Nitrogen fixation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism by which beneficial gut bacteria prevent the growth of harmful bacteria?

    <p>Competing for resources and space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following industrial applications of microorganisms is NOT directly related to food production?

    <p>Bioremediation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of microorganisms in sewage treatment plants?

    <p>To break down organic matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of converting atmospheric nitrogen into nitrogen compounds that plants can use for growth?

    <p>Nitrogen fixation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following microorganisms is NOT used in the production of a specific vitamin?

    <p>Rhizobia (produces vitamin D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of using microorganisms in biotechnology applications?

    <p>To create innovative products and solutions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a symbiotic relationship between microorganisms and plants?

    <p>Rhizobia and legumes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following microorganisms is not capable of infecting plants?

    <p>Bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of beneficial fungi in ecosystems?

    <p>Decomposition and nutrient cycling</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism by which beneficial gut bacteria prevent the growth of harmful bacteria in the human gut?

    <p>Competing for resources and space</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mode of transmission is responsible for the spread of diseases such as cholera and typhoid?

    <p>Waterborne transmission</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of microorganisms in biotechnology?

    <p>They are used to produce renewable energy sources such as biogas and bioethanol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of converting sugar to acids, gases, or alcohol in the absence of oxygen?

    <p>Fermentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a beneficial protist?

    <p>Algae</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of yeast in the fermentation process of bread making?

    <p>Converting sugars into carbon dioxide and alcohol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the immune system in the human body?

    <p>To defend against infections and diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of nitrogen-fixing bacteria in soil?

    <p>Converting atmospheric nitrogen into nitrogen compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of microorganisms in environmental sustainability?

    <p>They are used to break down organic matter and clean up pollutants</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism by which microorganisms are used in bioremediation?

    <p>Converting pollutants into less harmful substances</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the significance of the discovery of penicillin by Alexander Fleming?

    <p>It revolutionized the treatment of bacterial infections</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary mechanism by which HIV attacks the immune system?

    <p>By attacking the body's white blood cells</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process of converting sugar to acids, gases, or alcohol in the absence of oxygen?

    <p>Fermentation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is an example of a vector-borne transmission?

    <p>Rabies virus transmitted through the bite of an infected animal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of decomposers in ecosystems?

    <p>To break down dead plant and animal matter</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the conversion of nitrogen from the air into a form that plants can use?

    <p>Nitrogen fixation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a prevention method for the spread of HIV?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of microorganisms that are classified as beneficial?

    <p>To play numerous roles in the ecosystem and human health</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of microorganism belongs to the kingdom Monera?

    <p>Bacteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for microorganisms that can be found in nearly every environment on Earth?

    <p>Diverse microorganisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary characteristic of viruses?

    <p>They can only replicate within the cells of a host organism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who designed and built his own microscopes and became the first person to see and describe microorganisms?

    <p>Antonie van Leeuwenhoek</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the process by which microorganisms enter a host organism and cause disease?

    <p>Infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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