Question

Explain the use of microorganisms in medicine.

Answer 1

Microorganisms in medicine:

1. Microorganisms are used for the production of antibiotics and vaccines in the field of medicine.

Antibiotics:

1. Antibiotics are the chemicals used to control or kill disease-causing microorganisms.
2. Antibiotics like penicillin are produced from the fungus Penicillium and it can act against bacterial growth.

Vaccine:

1. A vaccine is a preparation that is made up of weakened or dead microorganisms that have lost their ability to infect an individual.
2. They can stimulate an immune response in the individual which protects them against future infections by the same pathogen.
3. BCG vaccine and rabies vaccine are some common examples of vaccines.