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- Economic Importance of MicroorganismsMicrobes are organisms that are too small to be seen without using a microscope. They include organisms like bacteria, archaea, and single-cell eukaryotes (organisms whose cells have a nucleus e.g. amoeba... More
Microorganisms have significant economic importance with both harmful and beneficial effects. The effects of microbial activity can be seen in the form of organic decay and infectious diseases.
The activities of microbes, however, can be seen in industrial processes, agriculture, medicine, waste treatment, and disposal.
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