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प्रश्न
Explain products made from microbes and their uses.
उत्तर
- Microbes are used for the production of many household items like idli, bread, vinegar and dairy products like cheese, yoghurt, butter, cream, etc., that are used on a daily basis.
- Antibiotics such as penicillin, natamycin, etc. are produced using microbial fermentation.
- Commonly used beverages like coffee, cocoa, wine and cider are produced by microbial fermentation of organic substrates.
- Probiotics like yoghurt, kefir, sauerkraut, miso soup, etc. are produced by microbial fermentation.
- Microbes are also used for the production of fuels, in pollution control and sewage management.
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