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TYPES OF MICROORGANISMS
Microorganisms are tiny celled organisms, like viruses, bacteria, fungi
and found everywhere.
There are four main types of microorganisms. They are :-
bacteria, fungi, algae and protozoans.
for example:-
1. Bacteria – lactobaccilus, E.Coli etc.
2. Algae – Chlamydomonas, Spirogyra etc.
3. Fungi – Bread mould, Penicillium, Aspergilles etc.
4. Protozoans – Amoeba, Paramaecium etc.
Viruses are also considered as microorganisms. They are different
from other microorganisms because they reproduce only in the
body of host organisms like bacteria, plants or animals.
Common ailments like cold, influenza(flu) and most coughs are
caused by viruses. Serious diseases like polio and chicken pox are
also caused by viruses.
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Some common human diseases caused by microorganisms:-
HUMAN DISEASE CAUSATIVE MICROORGANISM MODE OF TRANSMISSION
Chicken pox Virus Air / Contact
Polio Virus Air / Water
Measles Virus Air
Hepatitis – B Virus Water
Tuberculosis Bacteria Air
Typhoid Bacteria Water
Cholera Bacteria Water / Food
Malaria Protozoa Mosquito
Some common plant diseases caused by microorganisms :-
PLANT DISEASE CAUSATIVE MICROORGANISM MODE OF TRANSMISSION
Citrus canker Bacteria Air
Rust of wheat Fungi Air / Seed
Yellow mosaic of
Okra (Lady’s finger)
bhindi
Virus Water
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