9 - Economic Importance of Bacteria and Fungi
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What is nitrogen fixation?
💡 Hint: Think about how plants obtain nitrogen from the soil.
Name one beneficial use of bacteria in the dairy industry.
💡 Hint: Consider fermentation processes in dairy.
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What process do bacteria like Rhizobium perform in agriculture?
💡 Hint: Think about how plants get nitrogen.
True or False: Streptomyces are used to produce antibiotics.
💡 Hint: Recall what streptomycin is used for.
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Evaluate the impact of increasing antibiotic resistance in bacteria on human healthcare and agriculture.
💡 Hint: Consider how antibiotics work and the consequences of their misuse.
Design a sustainable agricultural practice that incorporates beneficial bacteria and fungi to enhance crop yield.
💡 Hint: Think about the roles bacteria and fungi play in enhancing soil health.
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