General Introduction and Classification of Microorganisms

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General Introduction and Classification of Microorganisms: Overview

This topic explains concepts such as, Microorganisms, Habitat of Microorganisms, etc.

Important Questions on General Introduction and Classification of Microorganisms

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Given below is a crossword puzzle. Use hints to fill in the blank spaces with letters that complete the words.​

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5. Bacteria responsible for curdling of milk.

6. Bacteria present in the root nodules of pea plant.

7. Bacteria reproduce in this way.

8. It helps in rise of bread dough.

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1. Organisms that can't be seen through naked eyes.

2. Bacterial infection can be treated by.

3. An edible fungus.

4. Microorganism that cannot reproduce outside the living cell. 

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Your teacher will invite a 'dentist' to come and speak to your class. He/She will tell you about some common dental problems in children. He/She will also tell you how to prevent them. What will be the answer of the dentist to the following question?
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How can germs enter our closed mouth?

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_____ (Microscope/Telescope) is needed to see microorganisms.

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Prepare an essay on the topic, 'If microorganisms become extinct'.

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Which of the following organism does not belong to the category of microorganisms?

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Choose the right answer and fill in the blank.

Living organisms that are too small to be seen with the naked eye are called _____ (microorganisms/flies).

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____ bacteria in the presence of water decomposes slurry and biogas is formed in the digester.

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Complete the following table:

NAME OF THE DISEASE CAUSED BY HOW GERMS SPREAD SYMPTOMS
Malaria _______ ____________ __________

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Complete the following table:

NAME OF THE DISEASE CAUSED BY HOW GERMS SPREAD SYMPTOMS
________ fungus through contact red, ring-like rash on skin, itching.

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Complete the following table:

NAME OF THE DISEASE CAUSED BY HOW GERMS SPREAD SYMPTOMS
Tuberculosis _______ through air ________