In: Biology
Which is NOT a way in which prokaryotes are useful to humans?
A. to synthesize drugs
B. to produce foods such as yogurt
C. to form a symbiotic relationship and obtain ammonia
D. None of the above
Which is NOT a way in which prokaryotes are useful to humans? ..................................d) none of the above
Microbes are useful in production of antibiotics which are used for treatment of various diseases. Microbes like Lactobacillus produce yogurt. Several other food items like sauerkraut, kimchi (also alcoholic beverages) are produced with the help of microbes. Microbes like Rhizobium form symbiotic relationships with legume crops. They help in fixing the atmospheric N2 into ammonical form which is used by plants. In this way, the plant growth as well as soil fertility is improved. Thus, they help in increasing crop yields. In fact, Rhizobial strains are also used for commercial production of biofertilizers.