Question

what are the general characteristics of microorganisms​

Answer 1

Answer:

Microorganisms or microbes are microscopic organisms that exist as unicellular, multicellular, or cell clusters. Microorganims are widespread in nature and are beneficial to life, but some can cause serious harm. They can be divided into six major types: bacteria, archaea, fungi, protozoa, algae, and viruses.

Answer 2

Answer:

1.microorganisms can be seen only through a microscope

2.they cannot be observed by our naked eye

3.they are classified into four major groups Protozoa ,algae, fungi and bacteria

4.viruses are considered as a special group of microorganisms as they behave like in non living particle outside the host body