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Microbes

The organisms that can not be seen by naked eye are called micro-organisms or microbes. The study of these
organisms is called microbiology and the person who studies microbiology is called microbiologist. Micro-organisms
are classified into five distinct categories : bacteria, fungi, protozoa, algae and viruses. Microbes are omnipresent.

Discussion

Jack : Microbe ! ! Why can't I Suzi : Jack ! grow up……
see any??

Suzi : I mean….. to say…….
Jack : Yes ! I have already microbes can be seen by
grown up. a microscope only.

Suzi : Yes ! And do you know
these microbes are of a
Jack : Oh ! like that.
size of 18 nm and nm is
1/ billionth of a metre.

Jack : You are kidding na ! ! Suzi : No ! I'm not. And if you
are so unaware of
Jack : Yes….. I'm going……,
microbes…. Why don't
Jack : Even I don't know you read the chapter.
much about the Suzi : Ok
microbes so will read it
together.

MICROBES Characteristic Features of Micro-organisms:
Organisms that cannot be seen by naked eye 1. Microbes are omnipresent : They are

are called microbes. The branch of biology present throughout in the environment. They
dealing with the study of microbes is called are found on the rocks, in the air and within
microbiology. The person who studies and and on the water surface too.
practically applies microbiology is called as a 2. Growth and reproduction : Microbes grow
microbiologist. and reproduce in the similar manner as other

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