Microscopy - Diversity of Microorganisms Lab Simulation

What are some common shapes of bacteria? Select all that apply.

rod

sphere

spiral

What are some common characteristics of algae. Select all that apply.

photosynthetic

unicellular, colonial, or filamentous

eukaryotic

live in wet or moist environments

Protozoans are ___.

unicellular eukaryotic microorganism that obtain nutrients by engulfing food particles

Which of the following are used by protozoa for motility? Select all that apply.

cilia

cytoplasmic extension called pseudopods

flagella

Which of the following are common characteristics of fungi? Select all that apply.

eukaryotic

includes both yeast and molds

unicellular or multicellular

What is a difference between yeast and mold?

yeast is unicellular and mold is multicellular

Identify the microorganisms shown.

mold

algae

protozoan

yeast

bacteria

Sort the microorganisms shown into correct categories.

prokaryote: bacteria

eukaryote: mold, protozoan, yeast, algae