Microbiology CH.1 Smartbook

fungi, bacteria

Which two of the following groups of organisms arguably play the greatest role in biological decomposition?

microscopic

organisms that are only visible with the aid of a microscope are_______________

oxygenic

the evolution of oxygenic photosynthesis in microorganisms generated oxygenated atmosphere over time

photosynthesis

the light-fueled conversion of carbon dioxide to organic material

helminth

the term___________ refers to a parasitic invertebrate such as a worm

helminth

what is a parasitic worm

bacteria

which microbe(s) do NOT have a true nucleus

protist, yeast

which microbe(s) have a nucleus

bacteria, virus

which microbe(s) lack a nucleus

photosynthesis

which process uses the sun's energy to produce organic compounds and ATP from carbon dioxide and water

microbiology

is a specialized area of biology that deals with living things ordinarily too small to be seen without