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Question
Explain the uses of micro-organisms.
Solution
Microorganisms have found widescale application in various industries. Some of their applications are:
- Use of Microorganisms in Food Industry:
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Lactobacillus bacterium promotes the conversion of milk into curd.
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Yeast is used in the preparation of breads, pastries, and cakes.
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- Use of Microorganisms in Vaccine Production:
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Protection of the body from the attack of various disease-causing microorganisms through vaccines is known as vaccination.
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A vaccine includes dead or weakened microbes that trigger the production of antibodies in the body.
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- Use of Microorganisms in Increasing Soil Fertility:
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Blue-green algae and Rhizobium are called biological nitrogen fixers.
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They fix atmospheric-free nitrogen to enhance soil fertility.
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These are just a few examples that highlight the commercial importance of these microorganisms.
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