Question

Match the organism with the correct classification:

Escherichia coli

Diatoms

Plasmodium

Penicillium

S. cerevesia

TERMS:

1.   bacteria

2.   yeast

3.   mold

4.   single cell eukaryotic pathogen (causes disease)

5.   eukaryotic protist that lives in the ocean

All protists are harmful because they pollute rivers and lakes.? TRUE OR FALSE

Answer 1

Escherichia coli - Bacteria.

Escherichia coli are bacteria. They are found in the environment, foods and intestines of people and animals.

Diatoms - Eukaryotic protist that lives in the ocean.

Diatoms are eukaryotes. They are a widespread group, which are found in the oceans and on damp surfaces.

Plasmodium - Single cell eukaryotic pathogen (causes disease).

Plasmodium is unicellular eukaryotes. They are obligate parasites of vertebrates and insects.

Penicillium - Mold.

Penicillium ascomycetous fungi are of major importance in the natural environment as well as food and drug production. It causes food spoilage and colonizes leather objects. It is an indicator organism for dampness indoors.

S. cerevesia - Yeast.

Saccharomyces cerevisiae is a species of yeast.