Assignment:
1. Prokaryotes are all around us. Develop an experiment to visualize these microbes from an environmental sample.
2. Flagella are unique structures on some microbes. What role does flagella play to help microbes?
3. Eukaryotes can be found in a variety of environments. Describe at least 2 places where you might come in contact with eukaryotic microbes in nature. What makes this environment suitable for these microbes?
4. Scientists have argued for decades about whether viruses are alive. Using a pros and cons list, indicate at least 3 characteristics on both lists that support this argument.