write the names of microorganisms used in making medicines
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Lactobacillus spp. ...
A Streptomyces-bacterium with the chemical structure for the antibiotic (blue pigment) that it produces. ...
The T4 bacteriophage lands on a bacterium and injects the DNA from its head. ...
Microbes are cultivated in fermenters under controlled conditions.
The major groups of microorganisms—namely bacteria, archaea, fungi (yeasts and molds), algae, protozoa, and viruses—are summarized below. In the pharmaceutical industry, bacteria are used to produce antibiotics, vaccines, and medically-useful enzymes. Most antibiotics are made by bacteria that live in soil. Actinomycetes such as Streptomyces produce tetracyclines, erythromycin, streptomycin, rifamycin and ivermectin.
1-Microorganisms help us in bakery. E.g. Yeast.
2- Microorganisms is used in making medicines. E.g. In Antibiotics- Penicilium Notatum.
3- Microorganisms is used in making curd/Yoghurt. E.g. Streptococcus Thermophilus or Lactobacillus.
4- Microorganisms fix atmospheric nitrogen (NO2) to the soil. E.g. Rhizobium or Frankia.
5- Microorganisms help us in researching on diseases, such as in vaccination.