Uses of microorganisms Flashcards
Exam study pack (15 cards)
What are microorganisms?
The organisms which cannot be seen by the naked eye
What are the 4 main groups of organisms?
Bacteria
Fungi
Protozoa
Algae
Why aren’t viruses considered as a microorganism?
They show both living and non living characteristics
Which microorganisms are unicellular?
Bacteria
Protozoa
What is the name given to primitive organisms which do not have an arranged nucleus
Prokaryyotes
Which microorganism has the smallest body size
Bacteria
Examples of bacteria
Lactobacillus bulgaricus, vibrio cholera, acetobactor aceti
What is lacto bacillus used in?
In dairy products
What is acetobactor aceti used in?
Production of vinegar
Which organisms are multicellular
Fungi
Algae
What are microorganisms?
The organisms which cannot be seen from the naked eye
Name the 4 groups of microorganisms
Bacteria
Fungi
Protozoa
Algae
Why aren’t viruses considered as a microorganism?
They show both living and non living characteristics
