Question

We often call bacteria "germs" and think of them as cells that makes us sick. Argue against this idea. Provide two ways in which bacteria are helpful. (4 points)

Answer 1

Answer:

Bacteria are helpful in the following cases.

1.making of medicines

2.help to make antibiotics like the penicillin

3.help in making food

etc.

Answer 2

the microbes are referred as germs and as a result of this we often feel that all the types of microbes are harmful for us.

Explanation:

• However this statement is not correct as there are many bacteria which are helpful to us. There are many types of antibiotics and other medicines which are made from bacteria. Bacteria such as e coli are used in biotechnological studies.

• In addition to this the production of alcohol and other Milk products are produced due to the action of bacteria. The bacteria helps in fixation of nitrogen and helps in growth of plants.

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