Plants are multicellular organisms, while microorganisms are typically unicellular or acellular.

Viruses are the smallest type of microorganism, consisting of genetic material enclosed in a protein coat.

The common cold is caused by viruses, specifically rhinoviruses.

Bacteria, particularly decomposers, play a crucial role in the decomposition of organic matter, breaking it down into simpler substances.

Lactobacillus is a beneficial microorganism used in the fermentation of food products like yogurt and cheese.

Decomposition is the process by which microorganisms break down organic matter into simpler substances.

Amoeba is an example of a protist, a diverse group of eukaryotic microorganisms.

Athlete's foot is caused by fungi, specifically dermatophytes.

Respiration is the process by which microorganisms obtain energy from organic compounds.

Escherichia coli is an example of a bacterium, a type of prokaryotic microorganism.

Malaria is caused by a protist, specifically a protozoan called Plasmodium.

Fermentation is the process by which microorganisms convert organic matter into simpler substances in the absence of oxygen.

HIV is an example of a virus, a type of acellular microorganism.

Ringworm is caused by fungi, specifically dermatophytes.

Photosynthesis is the process by which microorganisms use light energy to convert carbon dioxide and water into organic compounds.