Classify the following into friendly and harmful microorganisms. … - Vidyadip

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Classify the following into friendly and harmful microorganisms. Yeast, malarial parasite, Lactobacillus, bread mould, Rhizobium, Bacillus anthracis.

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Friendly micro organisms The microbes which benefit humans and other organisms in one way on the other are considered as friendly microbes.

Friendly microorganisms	Harmful microorganisms
Yeast: Used in food industry where fermentation is required like bread making or wine and beer industries.	Malarial parasite: Cause malaria in host bodies.
Lactobacillus: Used in curd formation.	Bread mould: Spoils bread.
Rhizobium: Helps in fixing atmospheric nitrogen, increasing soil fertility. It is formed in the roots of leguminous plants.	Bacillus anthracis: Causes anthrax a highly infectious respiratory disease.

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