5. Microorganisms that help in tanning of leather are fungi. algae. bacteria. protists.
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The uses of Bacteria are:
Medicines : Antibiotics are medicines that can destroy disease causing germs in the body.Certain types of bacteria are used in the manufacture of antibiotics such as streptomycin to treat various human diseases.
Tanning of leather : Certain bacteria are used in curing animal hides and skin.
Retting of fibres : Jute fibres are separated and made softer by the use of bacteria.
Formation of compost and manure : Cow dung, horse dung and agricultural wastes are subjected to bacterial action which causes their decay and produce very useful manure.
Certain bacteria like Acetobacter ferment fruit juices into vinegar (acetic acid).
The uses of Fungi are:
Fungi are an important source of food.Some mushrooms such as Morchella and Agaricus are edible.
Yeast,a unicellular fungus,is important in bakeries as it is used in the making of bread.
Yeast also produces vitamin B
Fungi,like bacteria,are also good decomposers.They decompose dead organic matter and return the nutrients back into the soil.
Penicillin an important antibiotic is obtained from a fungus called Pencillium notatum.