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Microorganisms are good and bad both. Allthough this is intresting to know that our life can not be possible without microorganism as they work as scavengers in our food chain by decomposing the waste products formed by consumers like man and other animals. Micororganism are also usefull in producing different compounds like enzymes, aminoacids, hormones which are benificial to human being, we also extract some antibiotics which are used as medicine for killing other pathogenic micorbes e.g. penicillin (antibiotic) is extracted from G. notatum. Microorganisms also helps in making many dairy products like cheese, youghurt etc. and helps in producing alcohol by fermentation. Microorganism are now studied and considered as next biofuel by many workers. The harmfull or bad effect of microorganism is one that is their pathogenicity although not all the micorbes are pathogenic as disscuss above but some of them are realy dreradfull and are serious problem like AIDS virus, Bird flu virus and many disease causing bacteria and fungi are also a problem for man, other animals and plants too.
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Are all microorganisms on your skin bad?

"Although you might not like to think about it, millions of microorganisms, including bacteria, are living on the surface of your skin. Most of the time they are harmless, but, if you get a cut or even an insect bite everyday bacteria may take the opportunity to slip under the skin and cause an infection." source: http://www.healthology.com/skin-problems/skin-problems-information/article1216.htm


What are benificial microorganisms?

Beneficial microorganisms are important for various ecological processes, such as nutrient cycling and decomposition. Some beneficial microorganisms are used in agriculture to improve soil fertility and plant health. In addition, certain microorganisms can be used in bioremediation to detoxify pollutants in the environment.


What role do microorganisms play in composting?

Microorganisms break down organic matter in compost into simpler compounds through the process of decomposition. They help to convert organic waste into nutrient-rich compost that can then be used as a natural fertilizer for plants. The microorganisms involved in composting include bacteria, fungi, and other decomposers that thrive in the warm, moist environment of a compost pile.


How do I use microorganisms in a sentence?

There are many microorganisms in sewage.


What is the study of microorganisms?

The study of microorganisms is called microbiology. It involves researching various types of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and protists, and their impact on health, environment, and industry. Microbiologists study their structure, function, genetics, and interactions with other organisms.

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What are the good and bad microorganisms?

microorganisms are bad once inside the body as they could harm you. They also help the survival of plants.


Are microorgansim important to you?

Within the body of everyone there are good and bad microorganisms. In a healthy person the good microorganisms will keep the bad ones at bay so that the body will remain healthy. At times they loose the battle and the person will become sick. Substitute medicines are then administered to help strengthen the army of good microorganisms so that they will turn the tide of the battle.


Does microorganisms mean the same as germs?

Yes, and so does "microbes", and microscopic organisms. Answer Usually the word germ carries a negative connotation (thus, usually the disease causing Pathogenic microorganisms are referred to as germs). remember, not all microorganisms are bad. In fact some are quite good. However, in some scientific circles, all microorganisms whether good or bad are germs.


What are some names of bad micro organisms?

Microorganisms can be good or bad. In their good form they assist humans with digestion. In their bad form, they cause viral infections or diseases.


What do bad microorganisms do?

Hurt u ....


What are some good thing microorganisms can do for your body?

what are some good things microorganisms do for the ecosystem


What do helpful microorganisms eat?

bad blood


What do helpful microorganisms do?

help you killed the bad one


What is the role of microorganisms in production of antibiotic?

The GOOD micro-organism's role is to fight the BAD micro-organism to protect the antibiotic.So you will not get sick if you eat them.


Microorganisms in chocolate?

yes they do exist in chocolate, bad organisms are found in rotten and mouldy food,and good organisms help make bread,yoghurt.


What are some names of bad microorganisms?

fungi,protozoa,bacteria


What is a good kind of microorganisms?

Decompsers are good microbes!