Biology-3.2 Microbes

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Mushroom belongs to a group known as _____________.

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fungi

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Viruses are considered to be nonliving because they _____________.

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do not show all the characteristics of living things.

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Viruses replicate only inside of the _____________.

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Living organisms.

Front

Athlete's foot is caused by this type of organism: _____________.

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Fungi.

Front

Mushroom is not grouped under plants because _____________.

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mushroom does not make food.

Front

What are the main characteristics of fungi?

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Fungi are non-green, do not photosynthesize, and absorb nutrients from their surroundings.

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What is a virus?

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A virus is a tiny infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism.

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How do bacteria differ from fungi?

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Bacteria are single-celled organisms that can be found in various environments, while fungi are multicellular (except for yeast) and absorb nutrients.

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What is the role of microbes in the environment?

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Microbes decompose organic matter, recycle nutrients, and can be involved in processes like fermentation.

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What is an example of a beneficial microbe?

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Yeast is a beneficial microbe used in baking and brewing.