Why are micro-organisms important in our daily life?

• Microorganisms are very useful in our daily lives as they are used in:
• Food: Fermented food and beverages.
• Medicines: To produce antibiotics, vaccines, hormones etc.
• Industry: To produce pigments, acids, enzymes, biofertilizers, biopesticides, to degrade harmful substances such as plastic.
• Biotechnology: To produce biofuels.
• Waste treatment: Treatment of domestic and industrial waste.