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What beneficial role do microorganisms play in the life of human beings

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The microorganism plays both beneficial and harmful role in human life.
1. Antibiotic production (Streptomycin)
2. Fermentation (Lactobacillus)
3. Leather tanning
4. Coffee curring ( Bacillus sp).
5. Wine brewing, vitamin production,
6. Bakery (yeast)
7. Atmospheric gases recycling (Nitrogen fixers, Denitrifiers, Ammonifiers etc)
8. Decomposing the dead and decayed organisms ( Nature scavengers)
9. Biological pest control ( Bacillus thuringiensis)
10. Probiotics of nutritional values.
11. Single cell protein rich in protein ( Chlorella )

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