his detailed worksheet covers the biodiversity and classification of microorganisms with a special focus on viruses, bacteria, protists, and fungi. It provides in-depth explanations and visuals that simplify complex concepts for students, making it a perfect tool for mastering the subject matter.
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SCIENCE CENTRE LESSON 1a
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Biodiversity & Classification of Microorganisms
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• A micro-organism / microbe is an organism that is microscopic (can only be seen
through a microscope).
• These include:
o Viruses – from 0,01 µm to 0,1 µm (1000 µm = 1 mm)
o Bacteria – from 0,1 µm to 5 µm
o Protista
o Fungi
• The study of micro-organisms is called microbiology.
• Micro-organisms live almost everywhere on earth. In water, including hot springs,
the ocean floor, deep inside rocks and even in the dessert.
• Micro-organisms play a daily role in:
o Diseases
o Food production
o Decomposing (decaying) of dead organic matter (food, sewage, etc.)
o Important part of food chains
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LIFE SCIENCE GR 11 1
, SCIENCE CENTRE LESSON 1a
VIRUSES
• Viruses are inert / dormant = only active when they are inside living cells.
• Therefore, they are considered to be non-living.
• ALL viruses are pathogenic / parasites = since they cause diseases.
• Viruses only have one function, and that is to reproduce.
• Viruses are transported passively by air, water, physical touch, body fluids and
food.
STRUCTURE:
o Viruses are extremely small and
are only visible under an electron
microscope.
o The body consist of
- a protein coat /
capsid which enclose
- a nucleic acid: DNA
OR RNA (never both)
o Shapes range from cylindrical to
spherical.
o Bacteriophage (a virus that infects & kill bacteria):
LIFE SCIENCE GR 11 2
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