Practice Major Ecological Roles (5.1) - Microbiology – The Unseen World of Single-Celled Life
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Major Ecological Roles

Practice - Major Ecological Roles

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Question 1 Easy

What is nutrient cycling?

💡 Hint: Think about how nutrients are exchanged among living organisms.

Question 2 Easy

Name one role of decomposers in ecosystems.

💡 Hint: Consider what happens to dead plants and animals.

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Question 1

What is a primary role of microorganisms in nutrient cycling?

A) Produce waste
B) Decompose organic matter
C) Consume all nutrients
D) Fix atmospheric nitrogen

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to dead organisms.

Question 2

True or False: All microorganisms are harmful.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the roles of bacteria in your gut.

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Challenge 1 Hard

Discuss the interconnected roles of microorganisms in biogeochemical cycles and their importance to ecosystem stability.

💡 Hint: Consider how nutrients are transferred and transformed by different microorganisms.

Challenge 2 Hard

Evaluate the effects of pathogenic microorganisms on food security and public health.

💡 Hint: Think about outbreaks that spread through food and how they impact communities.

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