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1290 - What are some examples of using microorganisms in human civilization development?

Microorganisms have helped humans in many ways. Here are a few examples:

1. Yogurt and Cheese Production: We use bacteria like Lactobacillus to make yogurt and cheese. These bacteria help break down milk into tasty and healthy foods.

2. Bread Making: Yeast, a tiny fungus, helps us make bread. It eats the sugars in the dough and produces carbon dioxide gas, making the bread rise.

3. Medicine: We use microorganisms to make some medicines, such as antibiotics like penicillin, which is produced by a type of fungus. These medicines help fight off bad bacteria that can make us sick.

4. Wastewater Treatment: Microorganisms help clean up wastewater by breaking down bad stuff like pollutants and waste. This helps keep our environment clean and safe.

5. Food Preservation: We use microorganisms to preserve food, like pickling cucumbers. The bacteria help keep the food from spoiling and make it taste good.

6. Vaccine Production: Microorganisms are used to make some vaccines, like the flu vaccine. These vaccines help keep us healthy and prevent diseases from spreading.

These are just a few examples of how microorganisms have helped human civilization develop.