Useful Microorganisms

1.2 Useful of Microorganism
 

Uses of Microorganisms

 
Uses of Microorganisms
Example and explanation
Food digestion
  • Help herbivores to digest cellulose into glucose
Decaying
  • Formation of humus
  • Production of biogas and fertilizers
  • Disposal of oil spills
Medicine
  • Production of antibiotics
  • Production of vaccines
Agriculture
  • Maturing of tobacco leaves
  • Nitrogen cycle
  • Production of beta-carotene from algae
Industry
  • Making breads and cakes
  • Making alcohol
  • Making vinegar and yoghurt
  • Making soy sauce

 

 

 

 

 

Useful Microorganisms

1.2 Useful of Microorganism
 

Uses of Microorganisms

 
Uses of Microorganisms
Example and explanation
Food digestion
  • Help herbivores to digest cellulose into glucose
Decaying
  • Formation of humus
  • Production of biogas and fertilizers
  • Disposal of oil spills
Medicine
  • Production of antibiotics
  • Production of vaccines
Agriculture
  • Maturing of tobacco leaves
  • Nitrogen cycle
  • Production of beta-carotene from algae
Industry
  • Making breads and cakes
  • Making alcohol
  • Making vinegar and yoghurt
  • Making soy sauce