🌟 INTRODUCTION Microbes (microorganisms) are tiny living organisms visible only under a microscope. They include bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa, algae, helminths, prions, etc.They may be beneficial (e.g., gut flora) or harmful (pathogens causing diseases). 🔬 STRUCTURE OF MICROBES 1️⃣ BACTERIA 🧫 🔹 Basic Structure 2️⃣ VIRUSES 🦠 🔹 Basic Structure 3️⃣ FUNGI 🍄 🔹 Basic Structure 4️⃣ PROTOZOA 🦠 🔹 Basic Structure 5️⃣ ALGAE 🌿 🔹 Basic Structure 6️⃣ HELMINTHS