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Micro Unit 1 Lexture
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is microbiology? | The study of small life |
| When was the existence of microbes first discovered? | In 1673 when the development of microscopes took place |
| Define micro | Small |
| Define bio | Life |
| Define -ology | Study |
| What are microorganisms? | Organisms too small to be seen with the naked eye |
| Define organisms | Life forms |
| What are the 6 groups of microorganisms? | Bacteria, archaea, algae, fungi, protozoa, and viruses |
| What are 3 common shapes of bacteria? | Rod, spherical, and spiral |
| Are bacteria unicellular or multicellular? | Unicellular |
| What is the study of bacteria? | Bacteriology |
| What are 3 characteristics of archaea? | Halophile (love salt), thermophile (love heat), and acidophile (love acid) |
| Does archaea cause disease? | No, they are not pathogenic |
| What are 2 characteristics of protozoa? | Unicellular and eukaryotic |
| Are protozoa unicellular or multicellular? | Unicellular |