called microorganisms

minute living things that are too small to see w/ unaided eye. 

bacteria

fungi

yeast 

molds

protozoa

algae

viruses

The conversion of light energy from the sun

into chemical energy.

The light fueled synthesis of carbohydrates from carbon dioxide CO₂.

microorganisms that are disease-producing

assigns each organism two names: 

Genus- first name and capitalized

Species- not capitalized

both underlined and italized

simple, unicellular organism

prokaryotic

bacillus

coccus

spiral

star-shaped

square

pairs

chains

clusters

• bacteria cell wall composed of carbohydrate and protein complex

• the process of bacteria reproduced by dividing into two equal cells

• for nutrition-use organic molecules of dead or living organisms
• manufacture own food by photosynthesis
• swim using flagella

• prokaryotic cells
• found in extreme environments
• three main groups
• 1. methanogens
• 2. extreme halophiles
• 3. extreme thermophiles

• live in extremely salty environments
• 1. Great Salt Lake
• 2. Dead Sea

• live in hot sulfurous water
• 1. hot springs of Yellowstone National Park

• pathogenic markers start diseases

• decompose organic waste
• produce fermented goods such as vinegar and cheese
• produce industrial chemicals such as ethanol
• produce products used in manufacturing