Microbial Nutrition
Biology ⇒ Microorganisms and Microbiology
Microbial Nutrition starts at 9 and continues till grade 12.
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Describe how parasitic microorganisms obtain their nutrition.
Describe the difference between obligate anaerobes and facultative anaerobes.
Describe the nutritional relationship between a host and a parasitic microorganism.
Describe the nutritional role of Rhizobium bacteria in plants.
Describe the role of decomposer microorganisms in the ecosystem.
Explain the difference between autotrophic and heterotrophic nutrition in microorganisms.
Explain the importance of carbon as a nutrient for microorganisms.
Explain the term 'facultative anaerobe' with respect to microbial nutrition.
Explain the term 'nutrient cycling' and the role of microorganisms in it.
Explain why some bacteria are called 'obligate aerobes'.
Explain why water is important for microbial nutrition.
Which of the following is NOT a mode of nutrition in microorganisms?
(1) Autotrophic
(2) Heterotrophic
(3) Parasitic
(4) Phototropic
Describe how the availability of phosphorus in the environment can affect microbial growth and metabolism.
Describe the role of trace elements (such as iron, zinc, and copper) in microbial nutrition and growth.
Explain how mixotrophic microorganisms differ from strictly autotrophic or heterotrophic microorganisms in terms of their nutritional strategies.
Explain why nitrogen is an essential nutrient for microorganisms and describe one way in which microorganisms obtain nitrogen from their environment.
