Question

Why are microorganism important

Answer 1

Microorganisms are very useful in our daily lives as they are used in:

1. Food : Fermented food and beverages.
2. Medicines : To produce antibiotics, vaccines, hormones etc.
3. Industry : To produce pigments, acids, enzymes, biofertilizers, biopesticides, to degrade harmful substances such as plastic.
4. Biotechnology : To produce biofuels.
5. Waste treatment : Treatment of domestic and industrial waste.