University:
California State University, Northridge
Course:
BIOL 380 | Cell Biology
Academic year:

2022
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247

Pages:

3
Author:

Nesbyenvkk

1.1 Members of the Microbial World a. Define the term microbiology. b. Explain Carl Woese’s contributions in establishing the three-domain system for classifying cellular life. c. Determine the type of microbe (bacterium, fungus, etc.) when given a description of a microorganism. d. Provide an example of the importance to humans of each of the major types of microbes. Members of the Microbial World Microorganisms – Organisms too small to be clearly seen by the unaided eye. • Generally <1 mm, but some macroscopic (that is bread mold). These organisms are simple in their construction. • Lack differentiated tissues. Divisions and Types of Microbes