Question

II. Answer the following questions: 1. One of your friend wants to know the different types of microorganisms present in the pond water in his grandparents village. Help him to conduct the activity. Answer the following questions based on the activity. a) Which type of microscope is used to observe the microorganisms in pond water? b) Write down any one precaution that is to be followed while conducting the activity. c) Write down the apparatus that are needed to conduct the activity. d) Give any two examples for the microorganisms that are observed in pond water. ​

Answer 1

Answers for the following questions are listed below:

Explanation:

Microorganisms are single-celled organisms.

1. The different types of microorganisms present in the pond water are Anthropods, Bacteria, Protozoa, Hydra, Algae, Toxic Algae, Planktonic Algae, and so on.
2. Compound Light microscopes are used to observe the microorganisms in the pond.
3. Precautions to be followed while conducting the activity are:

• It is wise to wash hands with soap water to prevent contamination and illness.

• Do not fall or swim in the pond as they have lots of bacteria in it.

     4. Some of the apparatus needed to conduct the activity is Microscope, Microscope slides, Pipettes, Black Markers, Collecting Vials, Microscope Life Kit.

     5.Two microorganisms that can be found in pond water are Planktonic Algae and Bacteria.