Question

1 write a short paragraph on the harms caused by microorganisms
2 what are antibiotics? what precautions Must be taken while taking antibiotics
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Answer 1

Answer:

Microorganisms can be friend as well as foe. Bad microorganisms or harmful microorganisms cause illness and spoils food, leather, clothing, etc.

Microorganisms that cause illness are called pathogens. Some microbes in food can produce toxins and if such food is ingested, it can cause food poisoning.

Answer 2

Answer:

1 Micro-organisms cause diseases in animals. For example, in humans, bacteria cause diseases such as tuberculosis, cholera, typhoid, etc.

Explanation:

2 Precautions to be taken while using antibiotics are:

Antibiotics should be taken in the right amount and at the right time. A wrong dose of antibiotics makes the drug ineffective. Also, excessive consumption of drugs may kill the useful bacteria present in our body.