a student is studying microorganisms and recalls that one type of microorganisms decomposes organic matter while another type fixes nitrogen from the atmosphere. Which 2 types of microorganisms is the student describing?

1. fungi
2. algae
3. viruses
4. bacteria
5. parasites
6. plants

1 answer

The two types of microorganisms being described are bacteria and fungi.
Bacteria decompose organic matter, while fungi fix nitrogen from the atmosphere.