Useful and harmful microorganisms
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This document discusses how microorganisms can be both useful and harmful. Useful microorganisms help recycle waste through decomposition, and are used to produce foods like yogurt and cheese as well as industrial materials and medicines. Harmful microorganisms can cause diseases in humans, animals and plants by spreading viruses and spoiling food.
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Useful and harmful microorganisms
- 1. Useful and Harmful Microorganisms Microorganisms can be both harmful and useful.
- 2. Recycles by decomposition Decomposes other organisms Decomposes dead remains and waste products In food: yogurt, cheese, mushrooms In industrial products: leather, textiles In medicine: vaccines, antibiotics, vitamins Useful Microorganisms
- 3. Can cause diseases in humans animals and plants Can be used as a carrier of disease Spreads diseases and viruses Spoils food Harmful Microorganisms