Instructions
Answer the questions below based on your understanding of bacteria and unicellular organisms. Take your time and think about each question!
1. What are bacteria, and how are they classified? Write your answer in a few sentences.
2. Describe the structure of a typical bacterial cell. Include at least three components in your description.
3. How do unicellular organisms, like bacteria, differ from multicellular organisms? List two key differences.
4. Bacteria can be found in various environments. Name two places where bacteria can thrive and explain why they can survive there.
5. What role do bacteria play in the ecosystem? Provide one example of a beneficial role.
6. Some bacteria can cause disease. Briefly name one bacterial disease and describe its impact on health.
7. Reflect on what you learned about bacteria. Why do you think it's important to study these unicellular organisms?