Question

Mention a few examples to use of microbes in household products

Answer 1

Microbes are microscopic organisms, which exist in its single-celled form or in a colony of cells. They are essential components of biological systems on the earth. They are present everywhere that is in soil, water, air, inside our bodies and those of other animals and plants.
They found deep inside the thermal vents, deep in soil, under the layer of snow and in highly acidic surroundings.Microorganisms are used in the production of fermented food and beverages. E.g. Yeast, Penicillium, Lactobacillus.
Microbes in household products:
The common products obtained by the use of microbes are curd, dough, toddy, cheese etc.
1) Curd: It is formed by adding bacteria such as Lactobacillus and others known as lactic acid bacteria in milk.
2) Dough: It is formed by the process of fermentation caused by bacteria.
3)Toddy: It is traditional drink of southern India. It is made by the process of fermentation of sap from palm trees by bacteria.
4) Cheese: It is made by partial degradation of milk using different microbes.

Microbes are also used to ferment fish, soybean and bamboo shoots to make food.