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explain about useful and harmful microorganisms​

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Useful Microorganisms

These form a significant part of the ecosystem and participate in the production of minerals and gases like oxygen, carbon dioxide.

They also feed on the dead and decaying matter by converting the complex compounds into the simpler ones.

The biogeochemical cycle such as the nitrogen cycle is an important example of useful microorganisms.

Microorganisms are used in various industries for the production of various metabolites such as ethanol, riboflavin, lactic acid, and butanol

Harmful Microorganisms

There are a number of microorganisms that are responsible for food spoilage, diseases and infections. Such microorganisms are known as harmful microorganisms.

Bacteria are the most dangerous of all microorganisms and are responsible for several infectious diseases such as tuberculosis, cholera, diptheria, etc. Viruses are also responsible for certain fatal diseases such as AIDS, influenza, etc. Fungi are also harmful and can lead to certain skin infections and allergies.

Thus, we know that microorganisms can be useful as well as harmful.

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