Biodiversity & Classification of microorganisms

Biodiversity

Variety of living organisms on 🌎.

Microorganisms

Tiny organisms that are often too small to be seen with a naked eye.

Can we see microorganisms ?

Yes some can be seen with the naked eye , some require a microscope.

Name examples of microorganisms that you know ?(3)

1. Fungi

2. Bacteria

3. Viruses

Do humans have a nucleus ? Are they Eukarya ?

Yes.

Importance of microorganisms:(4)

1. Play a role in decomposition e.g bacteria.

2. Play a role in digestion.

3. Play a role in nutrient cycling.

4. Produced antibodies.

Eukaryotes

Have a nucleus, it's cell is enclosed with a nucleus membrane.

Prokaryotes

Lack nucleus membrane, it's cell it isn't enclosed by a nucleus membrane.

Fungi can be unicellular or multicellular or both ??

Both, both unicellular & multicellular.

Give 3 examples of microorganisms ?

1.yeast

2.mushroom

3.Bread mould.

Yeast is used in many products care to name 5(5)

1.bread

2. Soy sauce

3. Beer

4. Wine

5. Yoghurt

What is the role of fungi in the environment ?(2)

1.Bacteria plays a role in breaking down organic matter or decaying organic matter ( decomposition)

2.An example that forms part of the kingdom of fungi is mushrooms 🍄, mushrooms are a source of food for animals and humans.

A.slime capsule ( forms part of the outer membrane)

B.Flagella ( it's like a tiny flag)

C. Nucleoid/ DNA

Is bacteria 🦠 🧫 living or non - living ?

Living

Is a virus 🦠 living or non - living ?

Non - living

Why is bacteria considered living ?

It can carry out it's own life processes and it can asexually reproduce.

Why is a virus considered non -living ?

It can't carry out it's own life processes and it can't asexually reproduce.