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Why are micro-organisms important in our daily life?

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  • Microorganisms are very useful in our daily lives as they are used in:
  • Food: Fermented food and beverages.
  • Medicines: To produce antibiotics, vaccines, hormones etc.
  • Industry: To produce pigments, acids, enzymes, biofertilizers, biopesticides, to degrade harmful substances such as plastic.
  • Biotechnology: To produce biofuels.
  • Waste treatment: Treatment of domestic and industrial waste.

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