WRITE 10 POINTS ON THE USEFULNESS OF MICROORGANISMS IN OUR LIVES
Answers
Answered by
1
Explanation:
Microorganisms are very useful to us. ... (vii) Microorganisms are used to prepare vaccines for various diseases. (viii) They are useful for agriculture sector, as they enhance the fertility of soil by fixing nitrogen. (ix) They work as natural cleaners, as they decompose the dead bodies of plants and animals.
Answered by
3
Answer :
- Bacteria like Lactobacillus convert milk into curd.
- Bacteria are also involved in the making of cheese.
- Acetobacter aceti is used for producing acetic acid from alcohol.
- Yeast is used in the commercial production of alcohol, wine and bakery products.
- Some specific microorganisms are helpful in manufacturing of antibiotics.
- Microorganisms act as cleansing agents and decompose the waste products into manure.
- Dead or weakened microbes are used in the preparation of vaccines.
- Some bacteria fix atmospheric nitrogen and increase soil fertility.
- Algae, yeast, fungi or bacteria may be used as an ingredient or a substitute for protein-rich foods that are suitable for human or animal consumption.
- Some microorganisms are taken as probiotics, that are believed to provide health benefits when consumed.
Similar questions