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Microorganisms: 8th Grade Science Guide

Microorganisms are tiny organisms that can only be seen under a microscope. They include unicellular organisms like bacteria and viruses, as well as multicellular organisms. Viruses are not considered living and contain DNA inside a protein coat. Bacteria are found everywhere and come in different shapes. While some microorganisms can cause diseases or spoil food and materials, others are useful in producing foods like yogurt and cheese or aiding soil fertility.

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Microorganisms: 8th Grade Science Guide

Microorganisms are tiny organisms that can only be seen under a microscope. They include unicellular organisms like bacteria and viruses, as well as multicellular organisms. Viruses are not considered living and contain DNA inside a protein coat. Bacteria are found everywhere and come in different shapes. While some microorganisms can cause diseases or spoil food and materials, others are useful in producing foods like yogurt and cheese or aiding soil fertility.

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Written by: - SHAHZAD IFTIKHAR Contact # 0313-7891989, 0333-5319544 e-mail: shahzad2sunny@[Link] website: [Link].

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SHORT QUESTIONS >> Question: What are microorganisms (?) There are tiny ( )organisms. We cannot see them with our naked ( )eye. They are called microorganisms. Micro means small and organisms mean living things. They can only be seen by microscope. >> Question: Describe unicellular and multicellular organisms? Unicellular ( ) organisms: Organisms that consists of only one cell are called unicellular organisms e.g. virus, bacteria etc Multicellular ( ) organism: Organisms consists of more than one cell are called multicellular organisms e.g. cat, dog, man etc. LONG QUESTIONS >> Question: Describe a virus? Virus is a Latin word which means poison (). They do not move or grow like living things. They can be crystallized like non-living things. A virus has two parts: i) Head is made up of protein coat (). DNA is present in head region. ii) Tail is usually consists of protein. They are found in bacteria, plants and animals. All viruses are not harmful () . They are also useful (). They can control ( ) harmful insects. Virus causes many diseases ( )in plants and animals. >> Question: What are bacteria and where would you find them? Bacteria are unicellular organisms. They are found everywhere. They are found in air, water, soil, ice, plants and animals. They get food from dead or living organisms. They have many shapes e.g. rod shaped, round and spiral shape. They are useful because they help to prepare many products (). They are harmful because they spoil ( ) the things. >> Question: Explain harmful effects ( )of microorganisms? Bacteria cause decomposition ( )and spoilage ( ) of food. Food becomes smelly ( ) and is not fit for eating. They also spoil paper and textile. They cause many diseases in plants and animals e.g. typhoid, cholera, tetanus, malaria and T.B.
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Written by: - SHAHZAD IFTIKHAR Contact # 0313-7891989, 0333-5319544 e-mail: shahzad2sunny@[Link] website: [Link] GENERAL SCIENCE FOR 8TH CLASS (UNIT # 2) ============================================================

>> Question: Explain useful aspects of microorganism? Microorganisms produce yogurt (), cheese (), pickle ( )and vinegar (). Antibiotics are obtained for treatment of diseases. They are used in the production of vaccines. Some microorganisms produce Vitamin B12. Microorganisms increase fertility ( )of soil (). They are used in research.

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