Question

II. Fill in the Blanks
Fill in the blanks with suitable word/s.
1. Bacteria, fungi, protozoa and _______ are the major four groups in which microorganisms are classified.
2. Two microorganisms which live in symbiotic association in lichens are _______ and _______.
3. We use a _______ to see the microorganisms.
4. _______ are considered different from other microorganisms because they can multiply only by entering the host organisms.
5. The gas released during the preparation of bread is _______.
6. The disease caused by a protozoan and spread by an insect is _______.
7. _______ are curved-shaped bacteria.
8. Saprophytes and _______ are the two main categories of fungi.
9. _______ are the threads of the multicellular fungi.
10. Yeast is a _______ fungus.
11. Protozoa are _______ in nature.
12. Flu, cough and cold are caused by _______.
13. The first antibiotic discovered was _______.
14. _______ are the microorganisms that help in the process of decomposition.
15. The process of formation of curd from milk is known as the _______ of milk.

Answer 1

Answer:

algae

algae, fungus

microscope

viruses

carbon dioxide

malaria

vibrio

parasites

hyphae

unicellular

heterotrophic

viruses

penicillin

decomposers

curdling

Answer 2

Answer:

1. virus , 2. cyanobacteria and filaments ,3. microscope , 4. virus ,5. carbon dioxide, 6. malaria , 7. spirillum 8. mycorrhizal, 9.hyphae ,10. single celled, 11. microscopic, 12. virus, 13. Alexander Fleming, 14. bacteria , 15. fermentation .