Microorganisms are Living Things

Micro & organisms

Micro - Very tiny Organisms - Living things that are not visible to the naked eye

Microorganisms

Very tiny living things that are not visible to the naked eye

Types of microorganisms

Fungi, Protozoa, Algae, Bacteria, Virus

Fungi

Seen with the naked eye - Mould Seen using magnifying glass - Yeast, mucor, Penicillium

Protozoa

Live in water habitats

Algae

Have the characteristics of plants

Bacteria

Can be found in a variety of environments

Virus

Can only been seen under an electron microscope

Factor that affect the growth of microorganisms

Water, air, temperature, nutrient and suitable acidity

Life processes of microorganisms

Microorganisms breathing, moving and growing