Class 8 Chapter 2 Microorganisms: Friends and Foe

Introduction

  • They are living organisms of very small size. They are so small that they cannot be seen by the naked eye.
  • We would require a microscope or magnifying glass to see them. Example: Bacteria, Fungi
  • There are four major groups:

Bacteria

Fungi

Protozoa

Algae

Viruses are also microscopic but are quite different from other microorganisms. They grow only inside the cells of other plants and animals.

Class 8 Chapter 2