NEET BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Microbes are the smallest living organisms known. They are everywhere: in soil, rivers, plants, animals, tap water, on your keyboard, on your pillow and in your body. Some microorganisms live with us and inside our bodies.

Detailed explanation-2: -Despite these anomalies, microbes found in the environment are generally thought to consist of: Bacteria (including actinomycetes); Archaea; Fungi; Protozoa; Algae; and Viruses.

Detailed explanation-3: -Your gut is home to most of the microbes in your body, but your skin, mouth, lungs, and genitalia also harbour diverse populations. And as research continues into body biomes, it should reveal answers about how these microorganisms are promoting health or even disease.

Detailed explanation-4: -They are found in every conceivable habitat, from the soil that we use to grow our food to our digestive systems that we use to digest our food. To survive and reproduce in any habitat, microbes must be able to obtain energy, deal with toxins, and handle competitors and predators.

Detailed explanation-5: -On the other hand, areas of the body such as the brain, the circulatory system and the lungs are intended to remain sterile (microbe free).