Question

Usefulness of microbes and harmful effects of microbes (10 points in each)

Answer 1

Explanation:

The primary harmful effects of microbes upon our existence and civilization is that they are an important cause of disease in animals and crop plants, and they are agents of spoilage and decomposition of our foods, textiles and dwellings. ... Pathogens are the cause of infectious diseases.

Answer 2

Generally, most microbes are benign and do not cause any diseases. However, some microbes that are parasitic in nature can be harmful to their hosts.