Question

8. Write a short paragraph on the harmful effects of microorganisms​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Microorganisms are harmful in many ways. Some microorganisms cause disease in human beings, animals and plants. For example, in humans, bacteria cause diseases such as tuberculosis, cholera, typhoid, etc. Similarly, in plants, bacteria cause a disease called citrus canker. Such disease-causing microorganisms are called pathogens. .During our lifetime we come in contact with many microorganisms . Some of these leave undesirable characteristics on our body .They release some harmful materials called toxins . These make the food poisonous causing serious illness and even death. For example, bread when left unused under moist conditions gets spoil by fungus, producing a white cotton-like growth on the bread.

Answer 2

Answer:

Short note on harmful effects of microorganisms.-

Explanation:

bacteria and fungi decompose dead plants and animals . They thus enable the nutrients in dead organisms and organic waste to go back to the soil. Microorganisms are used in fermentation.

Fermentation is the breakdown of substances by the activity of bacteria and fungi usually leading to production of carbon dioxide and Alcohol/acid . Microorganisms are also used in making of antibiotics. An antibiotic is a substance that kills the growth of disease causing microorganisms.

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