microorganism

Mikroskobik organizma, özellikle bakteri, virüs veya mantar

A microscopic organism, especially a bacterium, virus, or fungus.

• Microorganisms are found in every environment on Earth.
• Some microorganisms cause disease, while others are beneficial.
• The soil is teeming with microorganisms that help plants grow.
• Antibiotics have become less effective as pathogenic microorganisms develop resistance through genetic mutations and horizontal gene transfer mechanisms.
• Deep-sea hydrothermal vents harbor unique microorganisms that derive energy from chemical reactions rather than photosynthesis or conventional respiration.
• Food preservation techniques such as pasteurization aim to eliminate harmful microorganisms while maintaining nutritional value and flavor characteristics.

Eş anlamlılar: microbe, germ, pathogen, bacterium