Question

How can bacteria be helpful to humans?

Answer 1

Bacteria

1. Bacteria are single-celled prokaryotic organism that lacks a nucleus and other cell organelles.
2. Bacteria are helpful to human beings in many ways.
3. Species of bacteria living in our digestive system aid in digestion and the production of vitamins.
4. Bacteria like Lactobacillus are used for making curd.
5. Lactococcus lactis is an essential bacterium taking part in cheese production.
6. Streptomyces is a genus of bacteria involved in the production of antibiotics.
7. Some species of bacteria are used in removing oil spills and detoxification of various toxins and chemical substances.
8. Certain bacteria are used as pesticides.
9. Bacteria are also used for decomposition purposes to make manure and compost from organic wastes.