Asked by Sheridan Blanco on May 27, 2024
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Which of the following are single-celled microorganisms?
A) Bacteria
B) Fungi
C) Parasites
D) Viruses
Single-celled Microorganisms
Organisms that consist of only one cell, such as bacteria, some algae, and protozoa.
Parasites
Organisms that live on or in a host organism and get their food at the expense of their host, potentially causing disease.
- Recognize different types of microorganisms and their characteristics.
Verified Answer
CS
Caitlin Saunders
May 29, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Bacteria are single-celled microorganisms. Fungi are multi-cellular, and parasites can be either single-celled or multi-cellular. Viruses are not considered to be living organisms as they cannot reproduce on their own and require a host cell to do so.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize different types of microorganisms and their characteristics.