Biology Micro Organisms Part 2 (Bacteria) Class 8 VIII | Summary and Q&A

TL;DR
Microorganisms can be classified into four main groups - bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and algae - each with their own characteristics and behaviors.
Key Insights
- 🍄 Microorganisms can be classified into bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and algae.
- 🥶 Bacteria are considered to be the oldest life forms and are unicellular.
- 🫒 Bacteria can survive in extreme conditions and live almost anywhere.
- 🌱 Microorganisms can live inside plant or animal bodies.
- ☄️ Bacteria come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
- 😋 Autotrophic organisms can prepare their own food, while heterotrophic organisms depend on others for their food.
- 🫒 Bacteria live in colonies rather than isolation.
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Questions & Answers
Q: What are the four main groups into which microorganisms can be classified?
Microorganisms can be classified into four main groups - bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and algae.
Q: What are some characteristics of bacteria?
Bacteria are considered to be the oldest life forms, they are unicellular, and they come in a variety of shapes and sizes.
Q: Where can bacteria live?
Bacteria can live almost anywhere, including in air, water, soil, radioactive waste, and even inside the Earth's crust.
Q: What are autotrophic and heterotrophic organisms?
Autotrophic organisms can prepare their own food, like green plants through photosynthesis, while heterotrophic organisms depend on others for their food, like animals relying on plants or other animals.
Summary & Key Takeaways
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Microorganisms can be broadly classified into four groups: bacteria, fungi, protozoa, and algae.
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Bacteria are considered to be the oldest life forms and are unicellular, with a variety of shapes and sizes.
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Bacteria can survive in extreme conditions and can live almost anywhere, including inside plant or animal bodies.
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