Question

Discus in details the basic of microbial classification

Answer 1

Microorganisms are divided into seven types: bacteria, archaea, protozoa, algae, fungi, viruses, and multicellular animal parasites ( helminths ).Each type has a characteristic cellular composition, morphology, mean of locomotion, and reproduction.Microorganisms are beneficial in producing oxygen, decomposing organic material, providing nutrients for plants, and maintaining human health, but some can be pathogenic and cause diseases in plants and humans.