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living beings do. 4. Habitat : Microbes can belong to a variety of

3. Size : Microbes are of very tiny size which habitats as hot springs, salty lakes, fresh water,
you can see only if you use a microscope. rocky surface, air, etc.

Activity 1
Try and list at least three applications of the following micro-organisms given below :

Micro-organism Application

1. Yeast 1. _________________________
2. _________________________
3. _________________________

2. Bacteria 1. _________________________
2. _________________________
3. _________________________

3. Fungi 1. _________________________
2. _________________________
3. _________________________

Micro-organisms form a hard outer coating, called cyst, it protects them from harsh environmental conditions.

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