Question
State economically important uses of:
heterotrophic bacteria

Answer

Heterotrophic bacteria:
  1. Many bacteria like Lactobacillus helps in the production of curd from milk.
  2. They act as decomposers and help in the formation of humus e.g. Pseudomonas.
  3. Many antibiotics are obtained from some species of bacteria like streptomyces, Bacillus etc.
  4. Many soil bacteria help in fixation of atmospheric nitrogen like Rhizobium (Symbiotic), Azotobacter (Free living).

Need a full question paper?

Generate a complete, print-ready paper with questions like this in minutes — across 16+ boards, with answer keys.

Start Generating Free