Uses of micro-organisms

Question 1

antibiotics

Answer 1

• fight infections caused by bacteria

Question 2

superbugs

Answer 2

• came about because of a misuse of antibiotic / drug courses
• mutations of pathogen
• bacteria with the resistant trait multiply

Question 3

genetic engineering

Answer 3

• gene-cloning to produce large quantities of insulin for example

Question 4

fermentation

Answer 4

• beer (brewing)
• wine (fermenting grapes)
• cheese (rennin is added to acidified milk, curds are formed and then separated and made into cheese)