Question

ii. Write 3 important advantages and disadvantages of the fast rate of multiplication of bacteria.​

Answer 1

$\huge\bold\purple{ADVANTAGES}$

Not all bacteria are harmful to humans. There are some bacteria which are beneficial in different ways. Listed below are few benefits of bacteria:

• Convert milk into curd – Lactobacillus or lactic acid bacteria
• Ferment food products – Streptococcus and Bacillus
• Help in digestion and improving the body’s immunity system – Actinobacteria, Bacteroidetes, Firmicutes, Proteobacteria
• Production of antibiotics, which is used in the treatment and prevention of bacterial infections – Soil bacteria

$\huge\bold\purple{DISADVANTAGES}$

There are bacteria that can cause a multitude of illnesses. They are responsible for many of the infectious diseases like pneumonia, tuberculosis, diphtheria, syphilis, tooth decay. Their effects can be rectified by taking antibiotics and prescribed medication.

However, precaution is much more effective. Most of these disease-causing bacteria can be eliminated by sterilizing or disinfecting exposed surfaces, instruments, tools and other utilities. These methods include- application of heat, disinfectants, UV radiations, pasteurization, boiling, etc

$\huge\bold\purple{BTS \: EXO}$