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What is microorganisms?
A living thing too small to be seen without a microscope
Which tool is used to grow microorganisms safely in the lab?
petri Dish
Why must agar jelly and tools be sterile before use?
To avoid contamination by unwanted microorganisms
What kind of microorganism is yeast?
Single-celled fungus
What are fungi?
Microorganisms that feed on dead or living things
Why are fungi important decomposers?
They recycle nutrients from dead organisms back to the soil
Which microorganism makes its own food using sunlight?
What is the function of algae in the ecosystem?
Produce oxygen and serve as food for aquatic animals B. Cause decay
What are producers in a food chain?
Organisms that make their own food using sunlight
What are consumers?
Organisms that eat other organisms for energy
What is a carnivore?
An organism that eats other animals
What is a herbivore?
Eats plants only
What is a predator?
An animal that hunts other animals for food
What is prey?
The animal that is hunted and eaten by another animal
What is a food chain?
A series of organisms showing how energy is transferred
What is a food web?
Many food chains connected together
