Microorganisms & Viruses
Science: Year 5 & 6 National Curriculum, topic 6.1.9
Microorganisms & Viruses
Microorganisms are very small.
Microorganisms
- Almost all microorganisms have only one cell.
- Bacteria, amoebas and some types of algae are examples of microorganisms.
Viruses
- Viruses are not classified as living things.
- Viruses are not living things because they are unable to do anything until they enter a living cell.
- Viruses are not living things because they need a cell to replicate.
Test yourself on Microorganisms & Viruses
What is correct about viruses?
Which of these is not classified as a living thing?