ZIMSEC O-Level Biology
8.7.1Characteristics, types and economic importance of microorganisms
Characteristics, types and economic importance of microorganisms in ZIMSEC O-Level Biology: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Overview
Form 3.
Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 8.7.1.1Identify the main characteristics of viruses, bacteria and fungi.
- 8.7.1.2Describe the economic importance of microorganisms, such as decomposition and bioremediation, yeast in bread and alcohol production, bacteria in making yoghurt, cheese and insulin, and fungi in making penicillin.
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Microorganisms in biotechnology
21 min
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Microorganisms: viruses, bacteria and fungi
22 min
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