Ecological importance:
From ecological point of view, the bacteria are very important organisms. They are highly adaptable as a group. They are found nearly everywhere in water, soil, air dust, food, deep sea, plants, animals, swamps, hot springs, north and south poles. In addition to this they are also able to decompose organic matter. Ecological bacteria also play a significant role in the completion of cycles of nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur and carbon.
Economic importance:
Bacteria are used commercially to produce chemicals such as ethyl alcohol, acetic acid and acetones. Bacterial action is also involved in the production of butter, cheese, rubber and cotton etc. They are also use in number of industries. Bacteria are also responsible for spoilage of food and vegetables. Many plant pathogens adversely affect the agriculture industry. Bacteria are common pathogens of humans.
Medical importance:
Bacteria are very common pathogens of humans. Approximately 200 species are known to cause disease in humans. Many bacteria normally inhibit the bodies of man and other animals. Many bacteria are use in the production of antibiotics.
From ecological point of view, the bacteria are very important organisms. They are highly adaptable as a group. They are found nearly everywhere in water, soil, air dust, food, deep sea, plants, animals, swamps, hot springs, north and south poles. In addition to this they are also able to decompose organic matter. Ecological bacteria also play a significant role in the completion of cycles of nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur and carbon.
Economic importance:
Bacteria are used commercially to produce chemicals such as ethyl alcohol, acetic acid and acetones. Bacterial action is also involved in the production of butter, cheese, rubber and cotton etc. They are also use in number of industries. Bacteria are also responsible for spoilage of food and vegetables. Many plant pathogens adversely affect the agriculture industry. Bacteria are common pathogens of humans.
Medical importance:
Bacteria are very common pathogens of humans. Approximately 200 species are known to cause disease in humans. Many bacteria normally inhibit the bodies of man and other animals. Many bacteria are use in the production of antibiotics.
