Microorganisms are tiny living things that cannot be seen with naked eyes.

They only can be seen using microscope or a magnifying glass.They can be found in air,water,soil,food and in the human body.Microorganisms exist in various shapes and sizes.They need water,air,nutrients,suitable acidity and suitable temperature from to grow.

Bacteria
Bacteria is one of the microorganisms.Bacteria exist in various shapes and sizes.Bacteria live in dark,warm,damp and dirty places.Bacteria reproduces if they get enough food and nutrients .Bacteria is also the third largest microorganism.

Protozoa
Protozoa is found in lakes, ponds and rivers.Protozoa which are larger than virus and bacteria live in water or damp places.They reproduce by multiplying using their cells.

Fungi
The fungi is the largest microorganism.Some fungi such as mould and yeast live un soil,garbage,food and on other living things.Some of them can be seen using magnifying glass.Fungi reproduce by producing spores.

Virus
Viruses are the tiniest microorganisms.They can only be seen under a special microscope called an electron microscope.Virus can harm humans,plants and animals.They feed on living organisms.They are also called as the most dangerous microorganisms.

Microorganisms Are Living Things

Microorganisms are living things because thay carry

out the following processes: -Need to eat to stay alive -Reproduce -Excrete waste -Breathe

Useful and Harmful Microorgaisms

USEFUL MICROORGANISMS
Microorganisms such as yeast are useful for making bread ,tapai and

tempeh Bacteria are very useful for making fertilisers.They break down dead plants and animals and other organic matters to form fertilisers Fungi and bacteria also can be used to produced antibiotics Bacteria are also used to produce alcoholic drinks

HARMFUL MICROORGANISMS
Harmful microorganisms are microorganisms that have negative

effects on our health The effects of microorganisms: -Cause illness -Cause food poisoning -Cause food to turn bad -Cause tooth decay

Microorganisms Bacteria

Diseases caused Food poisoning Stomachache Tooth decay

Conjunctivitis Fungi
Protozoa Virus

Thrush
Tinea Malaria Amoebic Dysentry Flu Cough

Measles Mumps
Chicken pox Poliomyletis

Preventing diseases from spreading

1.Some diseases caused by microorganisms can spread from one

person to another person. This is called contagious diseases

-The ways to prevent contagious diseases: -Drinking boiled water -Covering and treating wounds -Covering food -Staying away from sick patients -Do not sharing personal items such as comb and towel -Quarantine people who have contagious diseases -Covering mouth or nose when sneezing or coughing -Washing hands with soaps