Question

Describe out bacteria are economically important

Answer 1

Bacteria are economically important as these microorganisms are used by humans for many purposes and are harmful in causing disease and spoiling food. The beneficial uses of bacteria include the production of traditional foods such as yoghurt, cheese, and vinegar; biotechnology and genetic engineering, producing substances such as drugs and vitamins; agriculture; fibre retting; human and animal digestion; and biological control of pests.