2. What are micro-organisms ?
Microorganisms are very tiny
Micro-organisms
one-celled organisms, viruses,
fungi, and bacteria, and are
found everywhere in the world.
They are found in all living things,
plants and animal. There are
more microorganisms on and
inside your body than there are
cells that make up your entire
body.
Examples of micro-organisms
include:
- Fungi
- Bacteria
- viruses
3. There are many different Benefits of Micro-
benefits from micro-organisms.
They include : organisms
Certain microbes can help
us in the fight against other
microbes. In human
medicine, that are used to
treat and prevent infectious
diseases, microbes are a
source of antibiotics and
vaccines.
They help purify waste water
in waste treatment facilities
They hep reduce
atmospheric nitrogen and
transform it into ammonia
which is important for
agriculture.
4. With every Benefit comes a Harmful effects of
harmful effect of micro-
organisms. micro-organisms
These effects include:
Micro-organisms, especially
molds, can trigger
respiratory infections and
allergies if they grow in our
workplaces or homes
Bacteria and fungi are
common causes of malodor
in home textiles, clothing,
and footwear
Bacteria and other microbes
are frequent contaminants
of food and water, which
can lead to food poisoning
and serious illness.