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Understanding the Name of the Chapter
Invisible
Too small for our eyes to see.
Living World
The living things around us.
Beyond Our Naked Eye
What we can see only with a microscope.
What does the name of this chapter tell us?
| Word in the title | What it means |
|---|---|
| Invisible | Too small for the naked eye to see |
| Living world | Things that grow, feed and multiply |
| Beyond our naked eye | Seen only with a microscope |
- As the name tree shows, "invisible" means too small to see.
- "Living world beyond our naked eye" means tiny living things we see only with a microscope.
- So this chapter is about cells and microorganisms.
Topics We Will Study in This Chapter
Topics We Will Study
Intro
Introduction
2.1
What Is a Cell?
2.2
What Are the Levels of Organisation in the Body of a Living Organism?
2.3
What Are Microorganisms?
2.4
How Are We Connected to Microbes?
2.4.1
Key players in cleaning the environment
2.4.2
Microorganisms and food
2.4.3
Amazing microalgae: tiny helpers in water
2.5
Why Is Cell Considered to Be a Basic Unit of Life?
