Microorganisms
What do we call living things that are too small to see without a microscope?
Microorganisms
Are viruses considered living organisms?
No
Name one example of a multicellular fungus
Mushrooms or molds
What is biodiversity?
The variety of living things on Earth, including species, genetic, and ecosystem diversity
Which kingdom includes mosses, ferns, and pine trees?
Plant kingdom
Name 2 helpful roles that bacteria play in our lives.
Aid digestion, produce yogurt and cheese, help plants grow, or create antibiotics
Why do viruses need a host cell to reproduce?
Because they cannot reproduce on their own
What is the name of the process that yeast use to obtain energy?
fermentation
How do microorganisms help plants grow?
They provide nutrients to plants
What is the primary difference between plants and fungi in terms of nutrition?
Plants are autotrophic, while fungi are heterotrophic
Which type of microorganism helps bread rise through fermentation
yeast
Name a common disease caused by viruses
Flu, chickenpox, or common cold
How do fungi contribute to ecosystems?
They act as decomposers, recycling organic matter into minerals
What are 3 types of biodiversity?
Genetic diversity, species diversity, and ecosystem diversit
Which kingdoms include unicellular, eukaryotic organisms that can be either autotrophic or heterotrophic?
Kingdom Protista and Kingdom Chromista
What are the four major groups of microorganisms
Bacteria, unicellular algae, protozoa, yeasts
Why don’t antibiotics work against viruses
Because viruses are not living organisms and don’t have cellular structures for antibiotics to target
Which type of fungus is responsible for producing penicillin?
Penicillium
What are decomposers, and why are they important?
Decomposers, like fungi and bacteria, break down dead matter and recycle nutrients into the ecosystem
What are the seven kingdoms of life?
Archaea, Bacteria, Protista, Chromista, Fungi, Plant, Animal
Name a disease caused by protozo
Malaria and sleeping sickness
What is the best way to prevent viral infections?
Vaccination, handwashing, and maintaining a strong immune system
What are the three main groups of fungi?
Yeasts, molds, and mushrooms
What role do algae play in aquatic ecosystems?
They produce oxygen and organic matter, forming the base of the food chain
Which two kingdoms contain only prokaryotic organisms?
Archaea and Bacteria