Question

What is the role of bacteria in medicines

Answer 1

Bacteria like Entero-coli live in the gut intestines of animals in symbiotic fashion. They are friendly bacteriahelping in degradation of unused food and help in its expulsion from body. Some bacteria like E.coli which are present in the body resist growth of harmful bacteria like typhoid.

Answer 2

Biotechnology is the use of microorganisms including bacteria and fungi in the manufacturing and services industries. These include chemical manufacturing such as ethanol, acetone, organic acid, enzymes, and perfumes. In the chemical industry, bacteria are most important in the production of pharmaceuticals.