What are the different types of microorganism?

Answer 1

There are many many many types of microorganisms - the major groups of microorganisms-namely bacteria, archaea, fungi (yeasts and molds), algae, protozoa, and viruses.

Bacteria

• Unicellular organisms. Because they have no nucleus, the cells are described as prokaryotic.
• The three major basic shapes of bacteria are bacillus, coccus, and spiral.
• Most bacteria have a peptidoglycan cell wall; they divide by binary fission; and they may possess flagella.
• Bacteria can use a wide range of chemical substances for nutrition (obtained via absorption).

Archaea (Archaebacteria)

• Have prokaryotic cells; lack peptidoglycan in their cell walls.
• Include methanogens, halophiles, and extreme thermophiles.

Fungi (mushroom, molds, and yeasts)

• Have eukaryotic cells (with a true nucleus). Most fungi are multicellular.
• Obtain nutrients by absorbing organic material from their environment.

Algae

• Unicellular or multicellular eukaryotes that obtain nourishment by photosynthesis.
• Produce oxygen and carbohydrates used by other organisms.

Protozoa

• Unicellular eukaryotes.
• Obtain nourishment by absorption or ingestion through specialized structures.

Viruses

• Noncellular entities that are parasites of cells.
• Consist of a nucleic acid core (DNA or RNA) surrounded by a protein coat.

Answer 2

The main types of microorganisms include bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, and algae. Bacteria are single-celled organisms without a nucleus, while viruses are not considered living organisms as they need a host cell to reproduce. Fungi are multicellular organisms that include molds, yeasts, and mushrooms. Protozoa are single-celled organisms that can move independently, while algae are primarily plant-like organisms that can be found in water environments.

Answer 3

the different types of micro organisms are:

• virus
• protozao
• fungi
• bacteria