UNIT: 5 The Monera, Protoctist and Fungi kingdoms

5.1

100

the branch of science that deals with microorganisms.

MICROBIOLOGY

200

A type of microscope that uses visible light and a system of lenses to magnify images of small samples.

Optical microscope

300

A microscope with high magnification and resolution, employing electron beams in place of light and using electron lenses.

Electronic microscope

400

Rod-shaped Bacteria

Bacillus, bacilli

500

Name 2 examples of microorganisms

bacteria, viruses, fungi

5.2

100

single-celled microorganisms that lack a nuclear membrane, are metabolically active and divide by binary fission.

Bacterium,Bacteria

200

An asexual type of reproduction in which a cell divided into two daughter cells that are identical to the mother cell. (This is common in bacteria and some protozoa)

Binary fission

300

A type of spherical bacteria that are classified based on their shape and arrangement. (These microorganisms can exist singly, in pairs, chains, or clusters, impacting their identification and behavior in various environments.)

Coccus, cocci

400

Comma-shaped bacteria. (They are much longer than they are wide).

Vibrio

500

Are Monera unicellular or multicellular?

Unicellular