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Which of the following is/are friendly microorganism(s)?

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Important Questions on Microorganism Friend and Foe

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Melatonin encodes proteins in cells to prevent _____ entry. 
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State an important function performed by blue-green algae.
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Name any four medicinal uses of microorganisms.
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What are antibiotics? What precautions must be taken while taking antibiotics?
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Write briefly as indicated in the brackets, on the penicillin (Source and Function). 
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Name the nitrogen-fixing bacteria present in root nodules of leguminous plants.
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Describe some medicinal uses of microorganisms with examples.
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State the beneficial effects (or usefulness) of microorganisms in our lives.
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Name an antibiotic extracted from fungus (mould) and also name that fungus.
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Which one of the following combinations of microbes is responsible for the formation and flavour of yoghurt?
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Write briefly as indicated in the brackets of the penicillin (Source and Function).
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What are 'broad-spectrum antibiotics'?
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Why are antibiotics not effective against ‘common cold’ and ‘flu’?
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Earthworms are called 'Farmer's Friend'. Why?
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Where do Rhizobium bacteria live? What is their function?
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What are antibiotics? What precautions must be taken while taking antibiotics?