Which of These Groups are Considered to Be Microbes but NOT

Question

Which of these groups are considered to be microbes but NOT considered to be cells?
A) viruses
B) bacteria
C) archaea
D) protists
E) filamentous fungi

Accepted Answer

Viruses are considered to be microbes as they are microscopic and can cause diseases, but they are not considered to be cells as they are not living in the traditional sense and do not have their own metabolism or organelles. Bacteria, archaea, protists, and filamentous fungi are all considered to be cells as they have their own metabolism and organelles.