Microbiology TAMU Exam 1 questions with correct answers

microorganisms CORRECT ANSWER organisms that are too small to be seen with an unaided eye microbes in our lives CORRECT ANSWER <1% pathogenic decompose organic waste produces by photosynthesis industrial chemicals fermentation outnumber us What are some eukaryotic cells? CORRECT ANSWER fungi, protozoans, algae What are some prokaryotes? CORRECT ANSWER bacteria, viruses(not a cell) What word describes that microbes are everywhere, all around us? CORRECT ANSWER they are ubiquitous What is an example of a microbe? CORRECT ANSWER polar bear hairs are hollow in warmer weather- microorganisms, algae & cyanobacteria gets in hair and turns it green Microbial Ecology CORRECT ANSWER part of ecosystem bacteria recycle carbon, nutrients, sulfur and phosphorus that can be used by plants and animals use photosynthesis- ocean/freshwater to produ