Micro Organisms
5 March 2025
Microorganisms Functions
- Decomposers
- Water purification
- Digestive system
- Production
Bacteria
- Single-celled micro organisms
- Shape of a sphere, rod or spiral
- Are found anywhere on earth
- Cause food poisoning, sore throat
Viruses
- Inactive without a host
- Cause diseases like chickenpox, measles and conjunctivitis ("pink eye")
- Smallest of the microorganisms
Fungi
- Variety of sizes and shapes
- Single-celled organisms like yeast
- Multi-celled organisms like mushrooms and toadstools
- Important role as decomposers
- Place nutrients back into the soil, atmosphere and water
5 March 2025
Microorganisms Functions
- Decomposers
- Water purification
- Digestive system
- Production
Bacteria
- Single-celled micro organisms
- Shape of a sphere, rod or spiral
- Are found anywhere on earth
- Cause food poisoning, sore throat
Viruses
- Inactive without a host
- Cause diseases like chickenpox, measles and conjunctivitis ("pink eye")
- Smallest of the microorganisms
Fungi
- Variety of sizes and shapes
- Single-celled organisms like yeast
- Multi-celled organisms like mushrooms and toadstools
- Important role as decomposers
- Place nutrients back into the soil, atmosphere and water
