Microorganisms Quiz: Identify Key Microbes

The correct answer is Bacteria because they lack membrane-bound organelles and do not have true chromosomes. Fungi, Protozoa, and Plants do not match the description provided in the question.

The correct answer is Bacillus sp., which are rod-shaped bacilli. Streptococcus sp. are circular-shaped cocci, Escherichia coli are rod-shaped bacteria, and Aspergillus niger are fungal spores, which are not the correct answers for this question.

The correct identification of the organism is mixed cyanobacteria, commonly referred to as blue-green algae. It is important to note that blue-green algae are prokaryotes, not true algae, and exhibit photosynthetic capabilities.

Spirogyra is a type of green algae with spiral chloroplasts, pyrenoids for storing starch, and a distinct cell wall. Euglena is a type of protist with a flagellum for movement, diatom is a type of algae with a silica cell wall, and Plasmodium is a parasitic protist causing malaria.

The correct answer Oedogonium is a genus of freshwater alga with specific characteristics, whereas the incorrect answers are different genera of algae with distinct features.

Volvox is a unique organism with characteristics of being a colony of cells that work together. Unlike the incorrect answers provided, Volvox is a multicellular organism with specialized cells for reproduction and photosynthesis.

Chlamydomonas is a unicellular green alga that belongs to the division Chlorophyta. It is characterized by its bi-flagellated structure and simple body organization. Stentor, Paramecium, and Euglena are also unicellular organisms, but they belong to different groups and have different characteristics compared to Chlamydomonas.

The correct answer describes the characteristics of Nemalion sp., a type of red algae commonly known as seaweed found in oceans. The incorrect answers refer to a fig tree, a gray wolf, and a domestic cat breed, which are not related to the description provided.

The correct answer is Laminaria sp., which is a type of brown algae commonly found in oceans. The other options provided are also types of algae, but they do not match the specific characteristics mentioned in the question.

Diatoms are unicellular algae with a wall of silica, often referred to as microscopically photosynthesizers, and are a primary food source for most marine food chains. They are found in oceans, freshwater, and soil.