Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is not true for micro-organisms?

  1. We cannot see them with naked eye.

  2. A special device called microscope is required to see them.

  3. Micro-organisms have a high degree of adaptability and can survive in almost all kinds of environment

  4. Micro-organisms cannot survive in our body.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Microorganisms CAN and DO survive in human bodies - our gut microbiome contains trillions of beneficial bacteria, and many pathogens thrive within us. Statements A, B, and C are all accurate: microorganisms are invisible to the naked eye (A), require microscopes for observation (B), and show remarkable adaptability across diverse environments (C).

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